[offshore_accordion][offshore_accordion_panel title=”Competency Definition” open=”yes”]Accepting diversity is the ability to cultivate opportunities through diverse people, by leveraging upon their strengths and minimising the effects of weaknesses every community has. It also looks at the extent to which the individual appreciates the views, suggestions and beliefs of those people that are quite different in a variety of ways.[/offshore_accordion_panel][offshore_accordion_panel title=”Behavioural Indicators”]
Shows zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind |
Challenges, advocates and changes organizational practices and policies when necessary. |
Respects and values differences in every aspect of their work. |
Seeks opportunities to involve those whose backgrounds or perspectives are different from their own. |
Recognizes the contributions of diverse individuals and groups, sharing credit for accomplishments when appropriate |
Respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds |
Understands diverse worldviews and is sensitive to group differences |
Sees diversity as opportunity, creating an environment where diverse people can thrive |
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Level 5 |
Works effectively with a diverse group of people. Actively seeks out different points of view and leverages the benefits of different perspectives. Pursues opportunities or assignments to work with individuals of different backgrounds, perspectives and/or opinions. |
Level 3 |
Seeks to understand the perspective of others when he or she disagrees with them. Works with individuals and groups to address situations where differences are not respected. Makes efforts to include those from diverse backgrounds into the decision making process. Makes sure their voice gets heard in meetings, and forums |
Level 1 |
Does not get along well with people from other backgrounds. Laughs at their different traditions and culture. Has strong opinions on religions and does not tolerate any kind of opinion about own religion and culture. Sticks to people from own background for teams and helps members from own community only |
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