In an attempt to improve team dynamics, you take your team on an “Onward Bound” team-building retreat. Though you encounter challenges, good learning takes place.
Compare orientation, training, and development to the management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling to employee motivation.
1. What experience have you had interacting with people who are different from you in terms of culture, religion, gender, age, Socioeconomic status, disability, sexual Orientation, etc.?
You don’t have to reflect on each area mentioned, but think generally about your experience working with people who differ from you in any way.
2. How have your experiences impacted you in either positive or negative ways?
3. Identify any areas of potential bias that you may have in working with clients from different backgrounds.
Are there any groups or diversity issues that you may have difficulty working with?
What populations might you struggle to work with? Why?
What biases do you hold that could impact your work with clients?
