How Diverse Is Your Organization?

Answer these questions to see if your organization supports diversity in name only or if you have a truly culturally competent organization.

1. Are different demographic groups represented at all levels of your organization?
   
   
2. Do all employees have equal access to opportunity?
   
   
3. Is respect for differences a key organizational value?
   
   
4. Do you have equitable systems to reward employees?
   
   
5. Has your organization demonstrated commitment to community relationships?
   
   
6. Do you provide diversity training to employees?
   
   
7. Does your organization accommodate different physical and developmental abilities?
   
   
8. Do you offer collaborative conflict resolution?
   
   
9. Are unspoken organizational norms aligned with stated organizational goals?
   
   
10. Do you share power with others?
    
    
11. Are different demographic groups represented among internal and external stakeholders?
    
    
12. Does your organization represent people with a wide range of similarities and differences?
    
    
13. Do you reward innovation and creativity?
    
    
14. Is your organization flexible, responsive, and agile?
    
    
15. Do you encourage employee affinity groups, support groups, and networks?
    
    
16. Are you committed to continuous learning for yourself and your employees?
    
    
17. Do you build teamwork and collaboration into the work environment?
    
    
18. Have you secured commitments from above, below, and outside your organization?