Diversity Consciousness: Opening our Minds to People, Cultures and Opportunities

Diversity Consciousness: Opening our Minds to People, Cultures and Opportunities by Richard D. Bucher. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780135014639.

This empowering study on human diversity helps readers develop the ability to understand, respect, and value diversity–and demonstrates how opening ones mind to the views of other peoples and cultures is central for a quality education and successful career. Personalizing the learning experience by integrating a variety of real-life student experiences and perspectives, it discusses topics in a style that promotes self-reflection and dialogue that is inclusive and not condescending. Complete with self-reflective journal questions, case studies, and interactive exercises, it discusses diversity and workplace issues–such as teamwork, conflict management, leadership, racism, prejudice, and communication; and zeroes in on the relationship between an employees success and his/her ability to develop flexible thinking to positively and effectively deal with a variety of diversity issues.