Reflect on what you learned this week about the importance of valuing and managing diversity. We discuss the growing diversity of the workforce. However, if you grew up in a fairly homogeneous town and went to a fairly homogeneous school, you may not have had much experience with diversity. Will this be a problem when you enter the workforce?

• Begin your discussion by reading your assigned chapter and conducting additional research in the Keiser University Online Library on the significance of valuing and managing diversity. Share what you learned by synthesizing your research into your own words and citing your sources. At the minimum, you should cite your textbook and one additional scholarly source.
• Next, offer a personal connection by discussing your experiences with diversity and the challenges one might have if they do not have much experience interacting with diverse others. Consider implications of diversity in the workplace. Develop your examples and supporting evidence thoroughly.
• Complete discussion by exploring how you might use the knowledge from this topic in your future professional and personal communication.

NOTE: Remember that your discussion response must include the following:

1. A reflection on the concept we are discussing. Give us a summary of things you learned about this concept from your assigned chapter readings and additional scholarly research.
2. A thorough example/discussion to support your reflection.
3. A final statement that tells us what you take away from this week's lesson.
4. Properly formatted in-text citations and references.
5. Strong grammar, spelling, and mechanics.

When responding to your peers, be sure to connect on both personal and theoretical level by reacting to what was said, supporting your reactions with scholarly sources (e.g., your textbook), and identifying potential additional concepts or communication strategies to consider.

Reference: de Janasz, S., Dowd, K., & Schneider, B. (2021). Interpersonal skills in organizations (^7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.