Diversity Framework

A Guideline for Managing Behavioral Differences in Project Teams

This initial phase can be applied in the first phase of a project. Here, the project manager evaluates whether a diversity analysis is actually feasible and applicable (based on the team member’s background and/or company-internal guidelines on diversity management). If it is decided to conduct a diversity analysis, the project manager will initiate and hold an orientation meeting with the entire project team.
Comment: This phase could be skipped if the team is known and has collaborated and used the diversity workflow before.
  • 1. Get information about project team

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    The project manager should gather information about the project team and decide whether a diversity analysis is beneficial and meaningful for the particular project or situation. This assessment and its outcomes can vary from project to project and therefore has to be conducted for each project separately. On a decision basis, the project manager (or PMO) can use CVs of the team members and check company-internal guidelines on how to proceed with diversity management in the particular company.
    Lead: Project Manager
  • 2. Organize and hold orientation meeting

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    The project manager will arrange a meeting in which the project manager - together with the team - discusses and decides which procedure will be used in the Elaboration phase.

    Although the project situation largely determines who will attend this orientation meeting, it is recommended to involve all core team members and/or the project owner.
    Lead: Project Manager
    Attending: Project Team