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Mini-Lesson, Summer 2008
Does your organization have all the qualities and skills needed to become more inclusive?
Does your organization have all the qualities and skills needed to become more inclusive? The classic Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats or SWOT Analysis can help you answer that question. Consider some of the questions under each area and remember every weakness can become a strength; and every threat, an opportunity.
Answer the question below by responding in the appropriate column. Add comments if needed. | Strength | Weakness |
| Is becoming more inclusive a top priority for your organization? | ||
| Do you have a diverse board or staff? | ||
| Do you have short and long term experiences partnering with organizations that represent other world views or demographics than yourselves? | ||
| Is your organization having any serious problems like staff turnover or financial issues? | ||
| Are personnel, board members or others supportive of becoming more inclusive? | ||
| Do you have time and resources to become inclusive? |
Answer the question below by responding in the appropriate column. Add comments if needed. | Opportunity | Threat |
| Do organizations that represent other worldviews or demographics different from yourselves live in your community? Are there ways for you to find out more about them? | ||
| Can you find any overlap in the overall missions of your two groups? | ||
| Is there an “ambassador” that might help you make some more connections with these populations? |