Leadership and Diversity

ORGL 506 Leadership and Diversity Fall 2012 Dr. Lazarina Topuzova

Description:
Developing a servant-leadership based approach and work environment sets the stage for the “we” atmosphere we want to work towards. When we live in, or work towards, a “we” culture, I believe as a community we are then able to celebrate the diversity that surrounds us. We can then embrace our differences and celebrate them. Ultimately, this provides the freedom allowing us to be critical thinkers towards the idea of tolerance, and have true understandings of ourselves, and others.

Artifacts:
Stereotypes of all kinds: Race, Religion, Gender, Cultural, Economic, Etc. Describe respectful behaviors, provide an empathetic explanation of various individuals’ perspectives, and develop a plan that demonstrates how they will continue to develop their self-knowledge regarding diversity issues.

Course Reading:

Allen, B. (2004). Difference matters: Communicating social identity. Longrove, IL: Waveland Press.
Bordas, J. (2007). Salsa, soul, and spirit: Leadership for a multicultual age. San Francisco: Berrett Koehler.
Hagis, P. (Director). (2004). Crash. [Motion Picture]. United States:Lions Gate Entertainment
Hooks, B. (2000). Where we stand: Class matters. New York: Routledge.
Jeffcoat, J. (Director). (2006). Outsourced. [Motion Picture]. United States: DreamCatcher Entertainment.
Muccino, G. (Director). (2006). The Pursuit of happiness. [Motion Picture]. United States: Columbia Pictures.
Satrapi, M., & Paronnaud, V. (Directors). (2007). Persepolis. [Motion Picture]. France: Sony Pictures Classics.