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Volume 6 Issue 4

July/August 2004

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Cover Story
Office Depot
Setting the vision and standard for diversity - By Wendy A. Hoke

There are companies that talk about diversity and there are companies that "do" diversity. And for the latter, diversity is not just one corporate initiative, but a way of executing and engaging that permeates all aspects of business.
 
Special Feature: Journey to the Frontlines
Dell Inc.
A visit with Dell's Thurmond B. Woodard - By Wendy A. Hoke

The first thing you notice about Thurmond Woodard is his ability to listen. This is a man who is wholly comfortable with people and it shows in his ability to connect with others by first listening.
 
Research
The corner office
Catalyst Women also aspire to CEO job

Women and men have similar career aspirations, advancement strategies and barriers to success; however, findings from a new study also reveal some striking differences in the types of barriers experienced by each group and in how they balance work/life responsibilities.
 
Diversity @ BMC Software
Creating an inclusive culture - By Rodney Nathan

The success of any organization depends on the success of its employees. That's the crux of BMC Software's Guiding Principle "People Make BMC Software—Hire the best and trust them."
 
Departments
Diversity At-A-Glance
Awards, recognitions and news from companies
 
Supplier Diversity
DaimlerChrysler is leading the way
The automaker is recognized for its efforts - By Peter M. Rosenfeld, DaimlerChrysler Corp

Since the inception of its Diversity Supplier Development department, DaimlerChrysler has placed more than $24 million with minority businesses. .
 
Reader Experience
Letter from Iraq
Army Reserves Maximizing diversity to combat stress of war - By Maj. David Rabb

Maj. David Rabb describes how the 785th Medical Company (Combat Stress Control) U.S. Army Reserves from Minneapolis, Minn., manages its diversity to achieve positive outcomes while deployed in Iraq.
 
Global Perspectives
Managing Differently
New book by author James Rodgers says managers hold the key to diversity

Experience has shown that with little urging, leaders of the top of an organization will embrace diversity. But what about the managers who, once awareness has been raised, are being held responsible for diversity?