Describe all the ways the members of our group are different from one another.

Many times, when we are working in teams, we will be asked to work with people who
have different backgrounds. For this assignment, you will explore how diversity can
benefit your team.

Instructions: Consider the following scenario:

o A local University, of which you and your classmates are “teachers”, is
looking for ways to increase grade scores, and improve both graduation
and retention rates. The President has come to you, the teachers, for your
input.

Read the backgrounds of your fellow “teachers” (see attached for these backgrounds). The goal is to become more
aware of how diversity can benefit your team on this project.

• Please discuss the following:
o Seeing: Describe all the ways the members of our group are different from
one another.

o Understanding: Discuss the significance of those differences. How have
they affected the way you see yourself? The way you see the rest of the
class? The way you see the world?

o Valuing: Discuss how all these differences can be a benefit to this project,
and in general as you move forward

Clear Introduction and Conclusion and subheadings for body of paper.

References to use (use 5 from below):

This article discusses how business leaders should implement diversity in companies. Being a diversity practitioner, it becomes a challenge on how to talk openly and constructively about religion, ethnicity and gender identity. Ways to create conversations about personal topics include the establishing of trust, explaining the goals and explaining the importance of the roles of managers and employees in diverse environments.
Casey, D. (2010). Diversity Isn’t Just the Right Thing to Do. It’s Good for Business, and Here’s Why. Profiles In Diversity Journal, 12(3), 63.
Are diverse teams more innovative? Let’s look at the results from a survey of 171 companies!
TED. (2017). How diversity makes teams more innovative. YouTube.
This video has an overview of leveraging the potential advantages and navigating the challenges of diverse teams.
Trainerstoolchest. (2010). Diverse teams at work: Capitalizing on the power of diversity. YouTube.
This video presents a perspective on managing differences in a team setting.
Escem. (2010). Managing Diversity. YouTube.
This brief video describes the foundation of effective project management: setting goals.
Next Level Exchange. (2012). Creating a culture of performance – John Bartos on Next Level Exchange. YouTube.
This detailed clip discusses a practical approach to working in a team toward a project goal.
Learning From WOeRK. (2011). Project Management – How to create a successful project team. YouTube.
This video offers a direct overview insight into the role of project manager and some of the ways to develop the skills.
Project Management Videos. (2011). The role of the project manager. YouTube.
This video contains a brief response that offers a single perspective on the fundamental skills necessary for project management.
AdeptKnowledge. (2011). What makes a good project manager? YouTube.

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