Subject Title Audience
     
Diversity Diversity: Food for Thought This unique video program takes place in a diner, and uses the conversations between the owner and customers to emphasize the importance of understanding and accepting individual differences. The overall message for managers and employees is that when differences are valued, discrimination decreases and productivity increases. 20 minutes.
  Diversity: Inclusion in the Work Place

Employers

Produced by the Iowa Department of Human Services. This film gives basic information on creating an atmosphere of inclusion for clients and co-workers. 13 min.

  The Dynamics of Diversity

Employers

Dr. Roosevelt Thomas defines diversity, discusses why people respond differently to diversity, and suggests ways to help others understand and accept diversity. 49 min.

  Getting Along: Words of Encouragement

General

This four and one half minute video of printed messages and music reminds all types of audiences to work and live together with open hearts and open minds. Excellent as a discussion starter, or for an uplifting closing to a meeting.

  Land of O's: Competing Through Diversity

General

A sequel to the classic "A Tale of O," this video takes a practical, solution oriented approach on how to take a diverse workforce and leverage it to the advantage of both the organization and the individual. 28 min.

  A Peacock in the Land of Penguins

General

A modern day fable about the perils and possibilities of being different in organizations. A colorful and humorous introduction to managing diversity. Includes leader's guide. 10 min.

  Personal Patterns

General

Looks at the individual's responsibility for understanding how their own personal behavior and modes of interaction form the basis for building relationships in diverse working groups. Part of Valuing Relationships Series. 30 min.

  A Tale of "O": On Being Different

General

An entertaining and captivating parable about what happens to any new or different kind of person in a group and how the situation can be managed. Rev. ed. Includes 27-min. full length version and 18-min. training version, and instructor's manual.

  Test of Courage: The Making of a Firefighter

Employers

Offers an insider's look at the trials and triumphs of a group of young men and women competing to become firefighters in Oakland, CA. The events take place in a context of concern about ethnic and gender diversity in the workplace. The profound tests of courage come when the ideals of diversity are tested in the daily reality of firehouse life, and when they have to put their lives in each others' hands. 58 min. Independent Television Service

  Valuing Diversity-Communicating Across Cultures

Employers

Shows how misunderstandings result from different styles of communication and from different cultural backgrounds. It also suggest ways to communicate more effectively. 30 min.

  Valuing Diversity-You Make the Difference

Employers

Deals with the necessity for employees to work well with people different from themselves. Dramas and interviews with workers explore the issues of sabotage, stereotypes, cultural differences, teamwork, and environments that promote productivity. Printed materials. 30 min.

  The War Between the Classes

High School & College Students

High School students play a "Color Game" designed to have them experience what it is like to be a member of a class different from the one into which they were born. Suggested for high school students, college students, and adults. 32 min. Learning Corporation of America

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