http://www.peakhistory.com/2009/07/23/doesdiversityincreaseprofits/ A blog about leaders who achieved the pinnacle of success Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.peakhistory.com/2009/07/23/doesdiversityincreaseprofits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Rachelle Dillon Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:12:22 +0000 http://www.peakhistory.com/2009/07/23/palace-of-katherine-the-great/#comment-17 One of the best examples of diversity is in the U.S. military- first racially, then gender. The next challenge is embracing homosexual members by repealing the "don't ask - don't tell" policy. I believe the historical trend has been led by government then the private sector, often through litigation. As far as I can tell many systems begin with inherent bigotry and institutionalized discrimination. Then leadership shifts the paradigm, followed by resistance, then eventually acceptance. I cannot think of a single example where diversity has ultimately harmed an organization. Thanks Marguerite- one of the best yet. One of the best examples of diversity is in the U.S. military- first racially, then gender. The next challenge is embracing homosexual members by repealing the “don’t ask – don’t tell” policy. I believe the historical trend has been led by government then the private sector, often through litigation. As far as I can tell many systems begin with inherent bigotry and institutionalized discrimination. Then leadership shifts the paradigm, followed by resistance, then eventually acceptance. I cannot think of a single example where diversity has ultimately harmed an organization. Thanks Marguerite- one of the best yet.

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