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Diversity for many multinational companies
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Diversity for many multinational companies
For the past ten years, I have worked for many multinational companies some big and some small. One of the companies that I have worked for is Milio International limited where I worked as the person in charge of business development. This position gave me the chance to mingle with managers and leaders from other parts of the world therefore giving me the much needed experience. Some of the places that I have travelled to while working at Milio International Limited are Middle East, Russia, Caspian region, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Turkmenistan and Georgia. Working at Milio International also gave me the opportunity to travel to management seminars in places like London among others. These meetings brought together managers from different corners of the world and gave them a platform on which to share their experiences. Other than sharing, such meetings also gave managers the chance to brainstorm and come up with ways of solving different challenges that they face at their places of work.
Although many countries that I visited while working at Milio international are geographically located very close to one another, each has its own unique cultural and historical background. These trips abroad opened my eyes and taught me how to look at things from a broader perspective and also how to embrace values even if they are different from the ones am used to. Although we have few employees at Milio compared to other companies in the gas sector, we have always done our best to maintain the profitability of the company. Before joining Milio, the company was performing poorly and commanded a little share of the market compared to its competitors. For the time I have been there, I have helped the company grow and perform better as witnessed by the continued growth of operations at the business development department. The team I worked with at Milio was made up of people from more that ten nationalities and we were always exchanging ideas and experiences therefore enriching one another. Some of my most memorable times at the company are when we would hold meetings to brainstorm the way forward whenever there was a problem.
After working for Milio International for some time, I joined Arxiel Carbonexis where I worked for two years. At Arxiel, I mainly worked in carbon abatement projects undertaken by the company in several countries some of the countries that I travelled to while working at Arxiel are Pakistan, Georgia and Azerbaijan. These trips abroad introduced me to diverse cultures as I would mingle with different people in my line of duty. After working for Arxiel for two years, I moved to Socar Georgia where I worked as the chief executive officer. Unlike all the previous companies that I had worked for, Socar is relatively a larger company based on the number of employees and customers the company has. Working at Socar has opened my eyes on how to work with people from different cultural backgrounds. In my previous job, i mostly worked with people from the same racial and cultural background since the companies served local customers only. As a result, I faced some initial challenges when I started working for Socar since the company has operations in more than one country and has employees from all over the world.
I left my mother country in 2009 and travelled to Georgia to take up my position at Socar. Like everyone else, working far away in a foreign country proved to be quite a challenge since i had to leave the people and culture that I was used and adapt to a totally new environment. Although I had met people from different countries in my previous jobs, travelling to Georgia was a totally new experience as it taught me how to respect diverse views and cultures. When I came to Georgia, I found that some of things we used to do back at my mother country were considered immoral and so I had to adapt to the local way of life.
Other than working at Milio International, I have also gained a lot of experience in cross-cultural and diverse environment through my membership at the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). This organization is made of young managers and leaders for all over the world and they meet after some time to share their experiences and discuss how they can make the world a better place. Currently, the Young Presidents Organization has members from 110 countries. When they are not meeting, the members of the YPO club always keep in touch with each other via their internal network system. As a way of promoting diversity and global thinking among its members, the club holds its meetings in different countries and all its members are consider themselves as global citizens. Among all other values, the Young Presidents Organization embraces diversity more since it’s the only way through which people from different cultures and social backgrounds can coexist peacefully. Every year during the Young Presidents Organizations meetings, key figures from all over the world are invited to share their experiences and advice the young leaders on how to make the world a better service. Some of the world leaders who have been invited to address the Young Presidents Organization meetings are the former United States secretary of state Colin Powel and queen Rania of Jordan. Such meetings serve to enhance diverse views of the world among the attendants.
During my free time, I like travelling a lot and each year, I take my vacations at a different country. In the past, I have travelled to more than forty different countries so far ranging for Cuba to Australia among others. Other than taking vacations, I have also attended several activities in different countries like the 2002 FIFA world cup in Korea and Japan as riding on bulls in Pamplona during the St. Fermine fiesta. All these experiences have served to increase my global thinking and improve how I related with people from different social and cultural backgrounds. Although I have been quite been successful at Milio international, I don’t plan to spend all my life may move to a bigger company. The employees I manage at Milio are few compared to what I am likely to find in bigger companies. This means that I will have to come up with new and innovative management styles so as to remain competitive. Such new management skills will include management skills in multicultural environments.
Due to increased competition and need to increase profits, many modern companies have operations in more that one countries. This has presented managers with a new challenge since many of them are used to managing people from a uniform cultural background. Through all my past and current jobs, I have met and worked with people from all over the world. These experiences have made me appreciate different views and cultural practices therefore giving me a global view in everything I undertake.
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Diversity Awareness
Diversity Awareness
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Introduction
Diversity has been one of the most explored concepts in the contemporary world. This is especially considering that the world has undergone a paradigm shift with individuals from different backgrounds living in the same environments.
Reasons for taking the course
Taking this course was necessitated by the need to understand the ways in which one can live in a harmonious way with individuals from different backgrounds. Understanding of the concept of diversity would essentially allow for peaceful resolution of conflicts, which would essentially allow for enhanced cooperation.
In addition, I acknowledged that individuals have different strengths and weaknesses, likes and preferences. Taking this course would equip one with strategies in which one can harness the strengths of individuals while suppressing their weaknesses, thereby enhancing productivity.
How the course has affected my “diversity awareness”
The course has allowed me to see diversity as encompassing respect and acceptance of the uniqueness of other individuals and the recognition of the individual differences. The differences may be along dimensions such as sexual orientation, age, religion, physical abilities, gender, ethnicity or race. In this case, it has expanded my awareness to varied perspectives where I do not assume universality in the conduct of human beings from different backgrounds.
In addition, it has allowed me to be always on the lookout for elements of prejudice, stereotypes and bias irrespective of how subtle they may be or even the manner in which they are expressed.
How the course has affected my “diversity understanding” (8)
This course has enhanced diversity understanding in the recognition of the importance of understanding each other and going beyond simple tolerance to celebrating and embracing the rich dimensions pertaining to diversity incorporated in every individual.
In addition, it has allowed for the exploration of the manner in which the individual differences of people from diverse backgrounds can be singularly or in combination be harnessed so as to contribute to the incredible richness of the institutions within which people operate and the societies at large.
How the course has affected my “diversity skills”
This course has allowed for the re-examination of my diversity skills especially pertaining to communication. This is especially considering that communication makes up the most fundamental part of interaction and determines the strength of relationships created.
In addition, it has modified my thinking so as to incorporate flexibility especially with regard to my interaction with people from different backgrounds. This comes in handy in reviewing the opinions, perceptions and ideas of other people and enhancing cohesion between people of different backgrounds.
Steps to becoming a more diversity-conscious individual
One of the key steps to becoming a diversity conscious individual is striving to learn about the varied aspects of other cultures. There exists numerous written resources covering different cultures, which would equip one with the necessary knowledge on the cultures, their sensitivities and way of life.
In addition, it would be imperative that diversity training sessions are held on a weekly, bimonthly or monthly basis. In these sessions, individuals from different cultures and backgrounds would be asked to make a small presentation that covers an aspect of their identity, including religion, race, age, gender, physical handicap or even national origin. The participants would be encouraged to talk about the hurdles and positive experiences that they encounter, thereby enhancing diversity consciousness among the participants.
Benefits of valuing diversity
Valuing diversity comes with a number of benefits both at the individual level and group level.
First, the individual team members develop an awareness of each other’s distinctive capabilities, as well as learn to identify ways of using these strengths to achieve a common objective in a more effective manner (Page, 2011). This would eliminate inefficiencies and increase productivity, as well as create competitive advantage for the organization and project team.
In addition, valuing diversity results in improved interpersonal relationships. Scholars note that team members who appreciate and comprehend differences are more capable of resolving conflicts through consideration of the likely cultural differences and barriers in styles of conflict resolution (Page, 2011). On the same note, they have better capacity of cooperating and relating to fellow members after this comprehension and appreciation of the numerous member backgrounds and experiences.
Third, valuing diversity results in enhanced personal satisfaction and sense of belonging. In instances where diversity is valued, individuals would be less likely to strive to conform to the norms and standards of the group, which leads to the broadening of the way of thought of the individuals and enhancing of personal satisfaction with oneself. This, essentially, results in more confident team members.
How communication promotes diversity awareness
Effective communication, in any environment, plays an immense role in enhancing diversity awareness.
First, it makes an individual feel that he has been appropriately heard and understood. Scholars have stated that this would come in handy in enhancing the strength and depth of the connection between individuals in the same group.
In addition, it creates an environment where every person feels safe and free to express his opinions, feelings and ideas without the fear of admonishment. This would increase the capacity of individuals to understand each other.
In addition, it comes in handy in relieving negative emotions especially in instances where emotions run high. Effective communication would make the individual know that he has been truly heard, thereby relieving negative emotions and allowing for effective comprehension.
How to improve communication to enhance cooperation
Varied strategies may be using in improving communication to enhance cooperation.
First, it is imperative that one pays attention to his or her listening skills. Indeed, scholars have noted that listening is one of the most fundamental components of communication as it gives the impression that the ideas and opinions of the other party are important. This enhances the confidence and satisfaction between the parties involved and allows for effective cooperation between the different players.
Second, it is imperative that one confirms that there is mutual understanding to the things about which they were communicating. More often than not, individuals think that they have come to an understanding and reached a resolution only for them to realize that they completely misunderstood the thoughts of the other person. Feedback would not only confirm successful communication, but also make the other party feel understood and heard, thereby enhancing cooperation.
Personal diversity goals
In enhancing diversity in every environment within which I live, I have set certain goals that I would need to achieve.
First, I have purposed to promote a culture that encourages personal growth and development of all individuals irrespective of their backgrounds or characteristics.
Second, I have purposed to create and maintain effective relationships with different associations, communities and societies.
How to achieve diversity goals and create an environment that values diversity.
In achieving the specified diversity goals, varied efforts need to be made.
First, I will strive to demonstrate concern, trust and respect for the welfare of all people with whom I interact. This would essentially underline the invaluable nature of the people irrespective of their cultural backgrounds thereby enhancing their personal growth.
Second, it is imperative that I comply with all the applicable executive orders and statutes pertaining to equal educational and employment opportunities, as well as the requirements of affirmative action (Mor, 2006). This will have both a personal and community impact especially considering that compliance would affect the growth opportunities that are available to other people.
On the same note, it will be imperative that I uphold the principles of fairness, growth, opportunity and inclusion for all parties with whom I interact. This strategy would have an impact on the personal and the community level especially considering that such a behavior would also affect the growth opportunities and acceptance of other people in the community and workplaces, as well as inspire similar behavior and standards on other people in the organizations or institutions within which I work (Mor, 2006).
Resources necessary for honoring the commitments
Nevertheless, the achievement of these commitments requires that varied resources be available.
First, it is imperative that there exists a clearly stated policy that supports diversity in the institutions (Mor, 2006). These rules, mission statements and regulations would set the standards of conduct that would underline the expected behavior in the institutions.
Second, it is imperative that there exists specific statutes openly discouraging discrimination on any basis. Indeed, the institutions should expressly state one of their goals as the measurement and contribution in the creation of an environment that is characterized by respect, where individuals value diverse perspectives (Mor, 2006). This would essentially come with specific strategies and commitments to the achievement of the said goals.
Lastly, it is imperative that the institutions hold seminars and programs aimed at enhancing diversity awareness.
References
Page, S. E. (2011). Diversity and Complexity. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
Mor, B. M. E. (2006). Managing diversity: Toward a globally inclusive workplace. Thousand Oaks, Calif. [u.a.: Sage Publ.
Diversity and Race, Part II Social
Diversity and Race, Part II: Social
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There is a substantial political tension among the African American individuals whereby new immigrants can be placed in one of the Americans official ethnic groups. People do not like to be classified into any of the ethnic minorities. Immigrants in the US dread being called colored people or African American as they criticize their ethnic work openly. This has led the African Americans to demand recognition, choice and identity. Furthermore, they have pointed out that the current racial classification was fashioned and that the existence of a multiracial categorization could divide the members (Brotz, 2008). Thus, this would dilute benefits to which they are entitled as a protected class under civil rights law and the constitution.
The fiscal benefits of the African American have changed dramatically as they progressed from southern agriculture towards diversified livelihoods. Thus, this indicates that there is large income that has been generated. These gains are attributed to actions made by African American workers, economic factors and equality policies in America. Furthermore, the presence of African American economic status has led to the introduction of trade unions that are designed to govern the rights of the people (Conrad, 2005). These unions have enabled the African American citizens to demand their rights at the workplace hence entailing their position to be considered.
It is seen that African American individuals still face problems with the case of discrimination, unemployment and poverty. This is seen that most African American are not welcomed at some social places hence this intimidates them as they are perceived as being different from other individuals (William Monroe Trotter Institute, 2009). This is possible as all American citizens deserve everything in the country and perhaps reach their American Dream of hope.
When it comes to the business world, individuals seem to communicate with each other positively so as to get the business running. They also do it with the intention of generating a positive response to the firm and their business partners. Thus, this indicates that in racial interaction, individuals communicate positively for the purpose of attaining selfish gains. Coincidentally, in the social world individuals tend to revolt from their counterparts due to negative influence perceived to them by either their friends or families. This emerges from either their color of the skin or their social status and this is seen as a positive entity in the world of communication (Brotz, 2008). In the event of this situation, it is perceived that the interaction of racial groups interact in contemporary America is a positive perspective among the individuals of the state.
There are social inequalities that are based on race in among the African America individuals and this is majorly based on color merit. These inequalities are based on employment, education; poverty and individual stereotyping of races. This is possible as the racist social structure seems to be in favor of whites as other races don’t seem to get the same rights in the state (William Monroe Trotter Institute, 2009). Furthermore, the insufficient salary and low wage jobs usually provide no benefits hence being considered as an important source of inequality which is mainly based on people’s different class locations. The issue of domestic labor relates to class inequality especially because it is shaped with the economic status of the family as it results in important differences that reproduce the different class positions. Domestic work plays a crucial role as domestic workers are employed in homes to perform household tasks which are generally perceived as traditional women’s work (Conrad, 2005). Therefore, this indicates that there are a number of social inequalities that are based on race and are designed to benefit the colored individuals as they presume being superior.
I believe that the causes of racial prejudice and discrimination are majorly based on the impact that white individuals are superior over other social status of certain ethnic groups and that the issue of economic status among the African American citizens. This is where individuals are judged by where they live, type of occupation and the type of car they drive. Furthermore, another contributor is that African American individuals are viewed as being violent and this negative impact causes them racial prejudice and discrimination in the society (William Monroe Trotter Institute, 2009). The impact of one being an authoritative individual, this entails him or her to be perceived negatively hence this leads the society to perceive him in a discriminatory way.
The impact of many prejudices and discrimination come from parents and the social media and this demonstrates to the society negatively. This means that discrimination and racial prejudice ought to be avoided in order to benefit the society and the people in it. This can be achieved through working together as a team as it is perceived that unity is strength and divided individuals will definitely continue to discriminate each other (Conrad, 2005). Moreover, parents should teach their children positively concerning this other ethnic groups as this will lead the society to be stable as all will be considered as being equal.
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William Monroe Trotter Institute, (2009) Social, political, and economic issues in Black America, Volume 4 , Publisher William Monroe Trotter Institute University of Massachusetts at Boston.
Conrad, C (2005) African Americans In The U.S. Economy, Publisher Rowman & Littlefield.
Brotz, H (2008) African-American Social and Political Thought, 1850-1920, Edition6, Publisher Transaction Publishers.