Leaders Should Understand Diversity Exists
Diversity is a serious issue for a lot of people more than we know; which could range from as simple as difference in employment status (regular, contractual) to as complex as having a different religion and beliefs.
A while back I attended training on diversity and was surprised together with a lot of people how diversity exists in the workplace. Stories were told about conflicts arising from contractual employees, school background, difference in food preferences, rituals, celebration beliefs, etc.
One important lesson I got is that diversity always exist in the workplace and a leader should always understand and respect every team member’s belief. If the team needs to lay down a mat, pause and pray every three in the afternoon then help him reserve a room and avoid scheduling meetings during that time. If the person is vegetarian then make sure there’s always vegetable in the menu during team building dining to avoid alienating the person.
Respect diversity and treat is as part of the things you need to work out with people.
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