Observing Oz: Diversifying Your Office Culture

#11NTCdiversityTerry Booth

“Tech-Munchkin #1”Barbara Buswell

“Scared-of-Change-Crow”Jason Corning

“The I.T. Man”Roger Holt

“The Yellow Brick Road Builder”

Jacey Tramutt“Glinda, the Good Psychologist”

Observing Oz:Diversifying Your Office Culture

Why Diversity?

Why Diversity?• Broaden your

vision• Reach more

constituents• Increase your

ability to meet your mission

Why Diversity?

- IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO -

How Do You Shift an Office Culture?IT TAKES…

COURAGE

How Do You Shift an Office Culture?

• Training and Information• Accepting/Accessible

Environment• Hiring Diverse Staff• Modeling Acceptance and

Celebration of Differences• Persistence• Saying no to discrimination

How Can Technology Support Diversity In the Workplace?

- Use Technology to Move from Black and White to Technicolor -

High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech

- Toto: No Tech Supports Don’t Come Any Cuter -

Jason’s Story

“The I.T. Man”

Terry’s Story

“Tech-Munchkin #1”

Tech TakeawaysWhat did you learn from Terry and Jason?

Pair and Share

How can you diversify

your office?

Share with the Whole Group

- Let’s Bridge the Gap -

How to Increase Diversity Within NTEN

- The Great Oz Wants to Know -

Questions?

Follow the Yellow Brick Roadto Embrace Diversity of all Kinds

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