Discussion 2: Diversity Experiences in the Workplace

Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to help you understand your experiences with diversity in the workplace. For this activity, you will engage in a small group discussion.

Learning Objectives

LO4. Discuss the benefits and challenges of a diverse workforce.

Time

The time estimated to complete this activity is 20-30 minutes.

Instructions

For this group activity, you will engage your peers in a small group discussion. Your initial post on the discussion board should be between 100-200 words in length. Please follow formal writing conventions using complete sentences and checking spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Please submit your initial post by Wednesday.

• Select one of the benefits and one of the challenges of diversity in the workplace listed in the reading. Do you agree or disagree with these? Provide and example that helps support your position.

After you have addressed these questions in your initial post, please read some of your other classmates’ posts and reply to two different peers using the RISE model of peer feedback found in the Online Netiquette page. Your replies should be thoughtful and substantive and between 50-150 words. Please prioritize responding to classmates that have not received any responses yet. Please submit your response posts by Sunday.