What is diversity?

Diversity management is the “recognition and valorization of individual differences”. “The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. It is the exploration of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. Moreover, it is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity in each individual”(Patrick and Kumar, 2012).

By Dietrich Groth

Executive Search Consultant for consumer goods / FMCG (non food), retail, outdoor & lifestyle, packaging materials

Dietrich Groth is a founding partner and Managing Director of DELTACON Executive Search. Together with his team, he is responsible for the consumer goods / FMCG (non food), retail, outdoor & lifestyle and packaging sectors and heads our office in Berlin. In addition to his 15 years as an Executive Search Consultant, Dietrich Groth has more than 15 years of operational management experience in purchasing, sales and marketing functions within the consumer goods industry.