Promoting Diversity in Workplace

The assignment discusses techniques for promoting diversity in the workplace and improving employee behavior and effectiveness. It emphasizes the importance of celebrating cultural differences, recognizing individual strengths, and fostering open communication. The assignment also explores management techniques for aligning new team members with the company's mission.

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Executive Summary
The assignment has thrown light on identifying the different techniques which can be suitable
for promoting diversity in workplace. Moreover, there has been inclusion of different
methods for improving the behavior of employees that helped in growth of the employees and
organization suitably. Lastly, communication and proper meetings are the two major aspects
that helped in improving the effectiveness in growth of the companies suitably.

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Table of Contents
Analysis of Aspects for Creation of Diverse Team of Employees with Different Strengths
with Examples............................................................................................................................2
Analysis of Methods Adopted for Improving Team Dynamics and Employee Behaviors........2
Analysis of Two Management Techniques Implemented to Ensure New Team Members
Align to Mission of Company....................................................................................................3
References..................................................................................................................................5

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Analysis of Aspects for Creation of Diverse Team of Employees with Different Strengths
with Examples
In order to maintain effectiveness among the teams, the management of the company
needs to incorporate diversity in the teams which will make the employees a part of the
organization. In such scenarios, there should be celebration of the cultural differences which
will be embracing the different cultures of employees. The same can be done through
celebrating the holidays and encouraging the languages spoken by employees (Aguenza &
Som 2018). For instance- Hyatt Hotels has been ranked the second-best US workplace for
diversity as the feelings of respect and positivity has been successful in leading to inclusion
which has been felt by the different employees and it included transparency.
Secondly, application of individual strengths for achieving the overall goals of the
teams can be done effectively as it will be suitable for understanding strengths of individuals
for improving the teamwork skills. Making the different employees feel valued as it is
essential for recognizing that every member provides value to the company in one or other
way (Charas, 2015). For instance- Diversity can be incorporated through beginning with
strategic onboarding process which excellently administered developmental opportunities
which will be contributing to the strong type of culture. Diversity is the main element which
needs to be cherished in the companies as it will be making the employees feel that they are
the main and integral part of the companies and they are involved in the process of decision-
making which makes them effective.
Analysis of Methods Adopted for Improving Team Dynamics and Employee Behaviors
Firstly, conducting of the diagnosis for getting to know the team is the first and
foremost aspect which needs to be managed through conducting the individual interviews in

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safe and confidential place through incorporation of proper communication which will make
the team members feel that they are important for managing effectiveness (Grand et al.,
2016).
Secondly, enhancement of the culture of team wherein building of supportive culture
is the aspect through team building exercises. The management of the company needs to
incorporate proper well-being of employees and enthusiasm at work which will be effective
in building trust as well as respect among team members. Supporting of open communication
and sharing of ideas through the inclusive work culture plays a crucial role in improving the
morale of employees (Guillaume et al., 2017).
Lastly, the communication is required to be built wherein the teams are required to be
provided with open communication and encouraging team members for communicating
clearly with one another. The different team members need to be updated regarding the news
and changes in project which will make them feel included and alerted regarding the
happenings which are going on.
Analysis of Two Management Techniques Implemented to Ensure New Team Members
Align to Mission of Company
As commented by Hunt, Layton and Prince (2015), the different companies which are
aligned towards the mission, these are the ones which have the possibility to achieve the
measurable objectives. In such scenario, there are different management techniques which
needs to be incorporated as it will be allowing them in achieving the high level of
productivity and gain competitiveness in the market. In managing each and every aspect of
the company, the proper planning is the key and major element which needs to be
incorporated by the companies for gaining the results which will be effective.

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Firstly, proper communication and transparency are the elements which can be
beneficial in making the employees aware regarding the progress of the company on a regular
basis. In such circumstances, the proper transparency is required for cascading the clear and
measurable objectives effectively. As to keep the different employees engaged, the regular
sharing of the news regarding how the organization is striving to reach to the mission and
visions of the company and it becomes easier for the employees and employers to understand
whether the things are going in the correct manner (Stringer, 2016).
Moreover, holding of appropriate sessions of training can be the other aspect which
can be incorporated by the different companies which will be suitable for relating to the goals
of the company. For instance- When the goal of the company is to increase the sales of the
company, the training is required to be provided regarding the increasing the sales related
techniques which will be helpful for improving the morale of the employees and it can be
beneficial in meeting the goals with common objectives (Stringer, 2016).
Therefore, from the above, it can be concluded that these are the two major
management techniques which needs to be incorporated by the companies for managing the
employees to meet the mission and be aligned to the missions of the companies effectively.

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References
Aguenza, B. B., & Som, A. P. M. (2018). Motivational factors of employee retention and
engagement in organizations. IJAME.
Charas, S. (2015). Improving corporate performance by enhancing team dynamics at the
board level. International Journal of Disclosure and Governance, 12(2), 107-131.
Grand, J. A., Braun, M. T., Kuljanin, G., Kozlowski, S. W., & Chao, G. T. (2016). The
dynamics of team cognition: A process-oriented theory of knowledge emergence in
teams. Journal of Applied Psychology, 101(10), 1353.
Guillaume, Y. R., Dawson, J. F., Otaye‐Ebede, L., Woods, S. A., & West, M. A. (2017).
Harnessing demographic differences in organizations: What moderates the effects of
workplace diversity?. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 38(2), 276-303.
Hunt, V., Layton, D., & Prince, S. (2015). Diversity matters. McKinsey & Company, 1, 15-
29.
Stringer, L. (2016). The Healthy Workplace: How to Improve the Well-Being of Your
Employees---and Boost Your Company's Bottom Line. Amacom.