The process of designing a self-assessment strategy for diversity management

Abstract

The paper describes the process that was followed to design a tool for self-assessment of strategies to manage diversity in Australian schools and public sector workplaces. Various benchmarks for diversity management in diversity sensitive Australian organisations are incorporated. The steps in the design of a self-assessment strategy are discussed. Focus groups revised drafts of the ‘Managing Diversity: Self-assessment Tool’. Recommendations for future research of the instrument’s effectiveness are noted.