Hi to MG-ED-DV listers,
I'm new to the list and will give a brief intro by describinge a need that I
have.
My name is Ed Brenegar. I am a leadership development consultant working
with a wide variety of organizations in leadership and team development,
planning, visioning and facilitation of organizational change. My principal
interest is in developing community in organizations as a means of
increasing leadership capacity. At another time I'll share more about that.
Now my question.
I've been asked to address the diversity committee of a national media
company. Their interest is roughly stated, "Diversity beyond the numbers"
or "Diversity and the bottom-line." I recognize that those two concepts are
not the same, and they do too, but they are interested in going beyond
merely insuring hiring equity to utilizing their employee, production and
market diversity to its full advantage. What I am interested in two fold.
1. How do you react to "Diversity beyond the numbers?" And in so doing,
how would you approach such a topic if asked to address it before a diverse
group of top managers? How do you define diversity, and address it through
your programs.
2. Could you describe for me companies which are exemplary in their
diversity programs, and what it is that they are doing to expand their
capacity to reap benefits from a diverse workforce and market? How do they
assess and measure the impact of their diversity programs upon their mission
fulfillment and financial bottomline?
If you wish you can contact me off the list, and I'll share general thoughts
and themes later. Please excuse me if you have found this on another list.
Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts.
Dr. Ed Brenegar
Leadership Resources
704/693-0720
edb3@msn.com