The Diversity Mosaic™ Approach

Finally, an approach to diversity that addresses systemic organizational change, and moves beyond the narrow scope of race and gender quotas! Our proprietary approach is based on Dr. Tina Rasmussen’s books, Diversity Mosaic: The Complete Resource for Establishing a Succesful Diversity Initiative (soon to be released by Jossey-Bass / Pfeiffer) and the well-known Diversity: The ASTD Trainer's Sourcebook (McGraw-Hill) which has been used by more than 10,000 diversity champions across North America and abroad. Our simple, results-oriented process overcomes the limitations of many approaches that ignore the business benefits of diversity and can cause backlash by generating an “us versus them” mentality.

For diversity change efforts to work everyone needs to see the benefit, including white men who occupy the majority of leadership positions. Diversity needs to be inclusive, valuing our unique differences and the common ground we share. The Diversity Mosaic approach overcomes this by positioning diversity as a key business strategy that enables your organization to maximize the benefits of current societal trends. It helps people see diversity as a bottom line issue that enhances team productivity and customer satisfaction. Mosaic’s unique, copyrighted approach:

• Positions diversity as a bottom line strategy to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction
• Minimizes backlash by providing benefits for everyone to value diversity
• Uses self-discovery processes which emphasize inclusion rather than differences which divide us
• Provides a comprehensive six step process to establish lasting organizational change

Proven Effectiveness and Measurable Results

The diversity advisory board of a Fortune 50 company had these results after just one year:

• A comprehensive strategy was endorsed by senior management
• Climate studies showed improvements in the organizational culture
• The company gained a reputation for diversity, attracting new employees
• The CEO and officers demonstrated active commitment by participating in workshops with employees
• Reluctant participants gave feedback that sessions helped them see tangible business benefits
• A ground swelling from employees resulted in diversity celebrations
• Measurable results were demonstrated, in the organizational culture, external reputation, and customer and employee representation demographics

Another well-known national organization completed our six-step process over a five-year period,and found measurable results after using this approach.

Nationally Recognized

Training & Development magazine said the following about one organization’s experience using this approach. “The company has had success, due in part to a research study used to design the diversity effort. This helped them focus on areas that would be of the greatest benefit to the company, and determine what language and benefits would be most likely to generate true commitment.”