Description
One of the most important services offered, this activity links the center to world-class diversity experts for in-depth diagnosis, analysis and capacity building on a wide range of diversity issues. Each center receives a tailor-made program drawing from cutting edge diversity methods such as appreciative inquiry, cultural values checklists, multicultural organization assessments and more. G&D recommends a series of activities and supports rather than a one-off event. Implications for center policy and practice are included. This service also can be scaled to work with specific teams.
Estimated cost
US$8-20,000
Related outcomes/benefits
- Identifies and formalizes the business and policy case for gender and diversity work, and keeps it vital and meaningful for the Center.
- Identifies which problems currently faced by the Center can be helped by working with diversity.
- Generates statistical indicators showing G&D for each level of NRS, for IRS, and for international searches (e.g., G&D composition of search committees, applications received, steps taken to reach more diverse applicants).
- Leads to an internal benchmarking of the Center's existing best practices.
- Identifies and articulates simple small wins and successes that promote the benefits of gender and diversity.
- Identifies and empowers active change agents within the organization.
- Creates a common understanding of gender and diversity at the Center level.
- Gains the commitment and involvement of senior management and communicates that commitment to all staff.
G&D Resources
Monitoring and Evaluating Diversity Goals and Achievements: Guidelines and Tools for The CGIAR Boards of Trustees. G&D Working Paper No 41. (PDF 548 KB)
First the Good News... Staffing in the CGIAR, 2003. G&D Working Paper No 40. (PDF 1.25 MB)
Working with Diversity in Collaborations: Tips and Tools. G&D Working Paper No 39 available in Arabic (PDF 2.71 MB), English (PDF 633 KB) and Spanish (PDF 1.06 MB)
Female and Male CGIAR Scientists in Comparative Perspective. G&D Working Paper No 37. (PDF 4,808 KB)
Diversity-Positive Recruitment: Guidelines and Tools for the Future Harvest Centers. G&D Working Paper No 36. (821 KB)
Gender and Diversity in Times of Change: Staffing Trends and Organizational Change Strategies in the CGIAR. G&D Working Paper No 35. (4,405 KB)
Creating Connection Online: Behind the Scenes at the Diversity in Action E-conference. G&D Working Paper No 34. (PDF 2,678 KB)
Updated Analysis of Future Harvest Centre Demographics. G&D Working Paper No 33. (1,900 KB)
Selected Trend Data on Gender and Diversity in the Future Harvest Centres 1995-2001. G&D Working Paper No 32. (5,367 KB)
Executive Selection in the CGIAR: Implications for Gender and Diversity. G&D Working Paper No 30. (1,934 KB)
Centre Self-Assessment for a Woman-Friendly Workplace. G&D Working Paper No 29. (1,953 KB)
Workshop Summary: "CG Centers Working with Diversity for Excellence and Impact". ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya, 18-22 September 2000. G&D Working Paper No 27. (1,158 KB)
Tuning In: Guidelines for Creating In-House Cultural Orientation and Awareness. G&D Working Paper No 26. (736 KB)
Gender and Diversity in the CGIAR: A New Baseline. G&D Working Paper No 25. (4,369 KB)
Working with Diversity, A Framework for Action. G&D Working Paper No 24. (994 KB)
Engendering Organizational Change: A Case Study of Strengthening Gender Equity and Organizational Effectiveness in an International Agricultural Research Institute. G&D Working Paper No 21. (844 KB)
Taking Stock of Gender Staffing in the CGIAR. G&D Working Paper No 20. (719 KB)
Gender Staffing in the CGIAR: Lessons Learned and Future Direction. Report of an Inter-Center Consultation, April 1998. G&D Working Paper No 19. (1,092 KB)
Toward Gender Equity: Model Policies. G&D Working Paper No 18. (752 KB)
Strangers in a Strange Land: A Literature Review of Women in Science. G&D Working Paper No 17. (441 KB)
Spouse Employment in Organizations Around the World: A Toolkit for Developing Policies and Practices. G&D Working Paper No 2. (1,673 KB)
G&D's Cybrary of Best Links on Diversity and Multiculturalism
PDF Brief on In-depth Diversity Diagnosis (61 KB)
Other at-cost G&D services
- Online Course for High-Performance Research Teams
- Mentoring Program for Young Scientists
- Follow-up Assistance for Implementation of HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy
- G&D Headhunting Service
- In-House Cultural Orientation Program
- Center Self-Assessment for a Woman-Friendly Workplace
- Annual Women's Leadership and Management Course
- Enhancing Leadership: Negotiation Skills for Women
