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Ever wonder about the new buzzword in Canada today - DIVERSITY?
Our country is today a microcosm of the world - multi-cultural, cosmopolitan, enfolding within its boundaries the heritage of myriad nations, their colours, flavours, aromas, music and lifestyles. Is this DIVERSITY?
Yes, indeed! But there is much more. The term today covers generational issues, ethnicity, gender/sexual orientation, various types of disabilities, education, income, work experience etc, etc. It is diversity that each of us faces in our workplace, libraries, malls, cinemas, hospitals - wherever Canadian of all kinds rub shoulders as they build their lives and this great country together. This 'state of being diverse', this 'variety' is something that we all should and can be proud of and nurture.
As Nobel laureate Maya Angelou says: “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”
Parag Tandon, named as one of the Top 25 Immigrants in Toronto, is an expert on diversity & inclusion. With years of marketing and corporate communication experience, Parag avers that in the modern world it is only heterogeneity that can promote creativity. "Diversity equals Thought Leadership, hence Diversity & Inclusion generate Motivation leading to Success." And Canada is poised to emerge as world leader in many fields because of its rich diversity.
Parag's formula for his corporate clients include building inclusion through diversity training; promoting social responsibility; strategic planning linked to growth in a multi-cultural market; targeted public and media relations, breaking communication barriers and make cross-cultural connections- which all ultimately bring value to the corporate bottom line.
