1) I am a role model of valuing diversity to others.

2) I can communicate the value of diversity to others.

3) I have a strategy for learning about the values, differences, and priorities of people who report to me.

4) I openly acknowledge and express that there are equally effective approaches to doing one's work.

5) I try to create a work environment in which all employees and customers are respected and valued.

6) I understand and comply with employment and civil rights laws in regards to recruitment, hiring, discrimination, harassment, and violations of equal opportunity.

7) I ensure that employees' job expectation are clear.

8) I recognize and address biased or inappropriate words, humor, gestures, and behaviors.

9) I know how to create a motivating environment for a variety of people, individually. and groups.

10) I take my own biases into account when working with current or potential employees or clients.

11) I give honest feedback, both positive and negative, to employees.

12) I share unwritten rules with employees who are different than me.

13) I keep all people equally in the information loop.

14) I can fairly mediate conflicts between employees.

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