1. Describe what 'diversity' means in the workplace. Provide at least three (3) examples of what diversity looks like in your chosen industry.

2. Give an example of how you could act as a role model in your chosen industry for:

• Inclusivity
• Impartiality
• Respect

. Fairness.

3. Select an organisation from your chosen industry. (This could be an organisation you currently work for or one you would like to work for one day). Describe what diversity training this organisation currently has in place?

4. Give one (1) example of what each of the following might look like in your chosen industry:

• Direct discrimination

Indirect discrimination.

5. Select an organisation from your chosen industry. Identify one (1) for each of the following that applies to this organisation in relation to diversity law:

• Commonwealth legislation
• vic legislation

The organisation's diversity policy and/or strategy.

6. Describe three (3) benefits of a diverse workforce in your chosen industry?

How could you promote these benefits to others in the workplace?

7. Give two (2) examples from your chosen industry of how having a colleague from a diverse background can help to meet specific client needs.

8. A team member confides in you that they have been struggling to absorb all that is being said in group meetings due to English being their second language. Provide at least one (1) example of how you could help meet their needs.

9. How would you adjust your communication style for each of the following:

• A group of young and unfocussed interns.
• A person with English as a second language.
• A mature employee who is hard of hearing.

A person from a cultural background different to your own.

10. List at least five (5) stakeholders from your chosen industry that could provide relevant insights into diversity issues.For each stakeholder, explain why they would be relevant.

11. Consider the organisation you have chosen to research. Describe:

1. What the organisation does?
2. What services it provides?
3. How many staff it has?

How many clients it has?

12. Describe three (3) stakeholders (either external or internal) you could or did consult with to research diversity in this organisation. For each stakeholder, explain why you consulted / would consult with them.

13. What are the current diversity objectives of this organisation? Describe at least three (3).

14. How diverse is this organisation's staff? Explain your answer and provide details of which qualitative and/or quantitative data you used to make your analysis.

15. How diverse is this organisation's clients? Explain your answer and provide details of which qualitative and/or quantitative data you used to make your analysis.

16. Do the current work practices and planning of this organisation show respect for workplace diversity? Explain your answer, giving three (3) examples of how they do / don't do this.

17.Do the current professional development opportunities of this organisation show respect for workplace diversity?Explain your answer, giving three (3) examples of how they do / don't do this.

18.Do the current communication strategies of this organisation meet the needs of diverse staff and clients? Explain your answer, giving three (3) examples of how they do / don't do this.

19. Do the diversity strategies of this organisation meet current ethical and legal considerations? Explain your answer, giving three (3) examples of how they do / don't do this.

20.Explain:

• Where does this organisation store its diversity policies and procedures?
• Who has access to them?

How often is diversity monitored in this organisation, and by who?

21. Suggest three (3) additional strategies this organisation could implement to improve its diversity practices. For each strategy, explain how it will help.

22.The Presentation:

Consider an organisation from your chosen industry. This could be the organisation you currently work for, or one you would like to work for one day.

Create a Workplace Diversity Plan for this organisation. Include your strategies for:

• coaching and mentoring
• communication
• work planning