Summary of Making Diversity Work

Amrit Kaur

Summary of Making Diversity Work

             Today’s working environment has a vast majority of representatives from various races, countries, religions and sexual orientations. In order for an organization to maintain civil and avoid confrontations, the administration must minimize the tensions within the work force. If misunderstandings or prejudice perspectives continue to build up businesses are likely to fail. Sondra Thiederman, a specialist in diversity in the work environment, has arranged a manual for administrators and employees who need to perceive and rectify one-sided conduct called “Making Diversity Work.” This book contains Thiederman’s personal experiences, specific instructions and exercises in how to reduce a bias mentality. Sondra understands the sensitivity of the subject, but educating ourselves of our environment will ensure lack of misunderstanding within the work environment.

          The book is divided into three categories within the thirteen chapters.  Thiederman captures the reader about her own cultural back round and observations of her own bias perspective. She emphasizes the importance of being more aware of our bias. After several years of continuous practical results of exploring diversity within an organization, she understands the route to controlling emotions and seeking a positive perspective. The first category discusses a set of bias ideas, defining the correct and incorrect definitions and where they arise. The second category prioritizes on self-discovery. The multiple bias perspectives can enhance or degrade us. Finally, the third category discusses gateway events; which is seeking the right opportunity. This includes uniting the work environment between individuals, therefore becoming more active, achieving greater understanding and reducing biases.