Option #2: Outlines for Leadership (Attached is examples of outline, as well as requirements for Portfolio for outline)-should have 2 Outlines (one for Portfolio, one for Book) In the Module 1 Portfol

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Module 4 – Option 2: Portfolio Milestone

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ORG561

Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to provide two outlines in preparation for the final portfolio in ORG561-1. The first outline will be based on the research and implementation strategy for ABC Inc. The second outline will be a critical analysis of Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective.

Outline #1

1. Introduction

   1. For any organization to make strides towards diversity, equality, and inclusion; there must be an understanding of what these mean, acknowledgement of current shortcomings, and leadership buy-in for real change.

   2. Current state of ABC, Inc.

      1. Today, ABC, Inc. is a booming and mid-sized international organization. ABC has its global headquarters in Denver, CO and all manufacturing and production operations take place in both Mexico and Vietnam.

      2. “Board composition: six men and one woman, all U.S. citizens. Leadership team: four men and one woman; one ethnic minority, all U.S. citizens. Employee demographics: 60% men/40% women; median age 50; management roles 80% men/20% women; 40% of the workforce non-U.S. citizens” (CSU Global, 2020)

   3. Purpose of investigation, need for change

2. Diversity

   1. Define diversity

      1. “Diversity: differences in existence within a defined setting. There can be diversity in a number of settings; species across an existing ecology, brands within a market, ideas in a discussion, or experiences within a group of people. Diversity should never be used in reference to an individual as this is only in reference to an item or individual as a part of a larger structure – a person in and of themselves cannot be labeled as diverse.” (DePlonty, 2020)

   2. Business impact of lack of diversity

   3. Current statistics in ABC, Inc.

3. Equality

   1. Diversity vs. equality

   2. Business benefits of true equality

4. Inclusivity

   1. Define inclusion

   2. Why is it important

   3. Roadblocks to inclusion

5. DEI Implementation

   1. Policy & Job description updates

   2. Education for management

   3. Committee creation

6. Conclusion

Outline #2

1. Introduction

   1. Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective strives to be an impactful resource to provide perspectives on diversity and inclusion. The book provides an analysis of today’s most common theories in regards to diversity.

2. Diversity

   1. How to manage diversity in global / international organizations settings

   2. Prejudices, biases

3. Equality

   1. Gender equality

      1. “Equality between woman and men is seen both as a human right issue and as a precondition for, and an indicator of, sustainable people-centered development (an approach to international development that focuses on improving local communities’ self-reliance, social justice and participatory decision-making)” (Syed & Özbilgin, 2015).

   2. Gender pay equity

4. Inclusivity

   1. Recommendations for inclusive best-practices

5. Implementation

   1. Planning

   2. Policy

   3. Education

6. Conclusion

References

CSU Global ORG561, (2020), Module 8: Portfolio Project, Retrieved from https://csuglobal.instructure.com/courses/17427/assignments/348653

DePlonty, C., (2020) CSU Global ORG561, Module 3 discussion, Retrieved from https://csuglobal.instructure.com/courses/17427/discussion_topics/324079

Syed, J., & Özbilgin M. F. (2015). Managing Diversity and Inclusion: an International Perspective. Los Angeles: Sage.