1. What are some differences between diversity and inclusiveness? 2. What difference-based opportunities do you see as a result of changes in the workforce? 3. Is prejudice declining in our society? In our organizations? Why or why not? 4. What specific practices will most help your employer move from a somewhat diverse workforce to a culture of inclusion? 5. How important do you think it is for organizations to be more proactively inclusive of employees' religious beliefs and practices? What are the benefits and potential challenges of doing so? 6. How can managers overcome obstacles to diversity such as mistrust and tension, stereotyping, and communication problems? 7. How can organizations meet the special needs of different groups (e.g., work and family issues) without appearing to show favoritism? 8. How can diversity and inclusiveness give a company a competitive edge? Can they really make a difference in the bottom line? How? 9. Why are these issues sometimes difficult to talk about? What could make conversations both more comfortable and productive? 10. More specifically (compared to question 9) what incidents have you seen that you and others should think about more and discuss? How can you make such a discussion productive and not counterproductive? 11. What do you think of the Nielsen Holdings CEO's decision to appoint himself, a white male, chief D&l officer? Consider pros and cons, plus how circumstances might make a difference in appraising its wisdom.

1. What are some differences between diversity and inclusiveness? 2. What difference-based opportunities do you see as a result of changes in the workforce? 3. Is prejudice declining in our society? In our organizations? Why or why not? 4. What specific practices will most help your employer move from a somewhat diverse workforce to a culture of inclusion? 5. How important do you think it is for organizations to be more proactively inclusive of employees' religious beliefs and practices? What are the benefits and potential challenges of doing so? 6. How can managers overcome obstacles to diversity such as mistrust and tension, stereotyping, and communication problems? 7. How can organizations meet the special needs of different groups (e.g., work and family issues) without appearing to show favoritism? 8. How can diversity and inclusiveness give a company a competitive edge? Can they really make a difference in the bottom line? How? 9. Why are these issues sometimes difficult to talk about? What could make conversations both more comfortable and productive? 10. More specifically (compared to question 9) what incidents have you seen that you and others should think about more and discuss? How can you make such a discussion productive and not counterproductive? 11. What do you think of the Nielsen Holdings CEO's decision to appoint himself, a white male, chief D\&I officer? Consider pros and cons, plus how circumstances might make a difference in appraising its wisdom