PTO 4.4 Key Diversity Concepts (PTMBA 2021 - 2023) by Learning Innovation Lab https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0 Please think about examples from your experience of surface-level, deep-level, and, possibly, hidden (up to a certain moment) diversity at work or school. Put them on and place them in the respective sections on the board. Some examples: being the only married person in the department (surface level); being the only atheist in a group of deeply religious classmates (deep level); accidentally finding out that a co-worker who constantly looks for salary increase opportunities spends most of his earnings on charitable contributions (hidden). Please collect ideas for each stakeholder in the relevant column below. Please review other people's submissions. Your classmates' experience with diversity may be different from yours. en-us 2021-12-08 10:18:43 UTC 2025-04-24 09:16:58 UTC hello@padlet.com being the only woman in the team https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2023939139 2022-02-01 17:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2023939139 being gay in a "bro culture" team https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2023945312 2022-02-01 18:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2023945312 not wanting kids in a workplace offering all kinds of child benefits and every other person going to a maternity/paternity leave https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2023954672 2022-02-01 18:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2023954672 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024280164 Being the only (visible) foreigner in a group of locals]]> 2022-02-01 21:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024280164 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024292219 Being an open-minded and creative individual in a group of people that only work by the book]]> 2022-02-01 21:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024292219 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024298717 Being a passionate graphic designer in private life while only having a job in administration with no chance to improve without formal degree]]> 2022-02-01 21:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024298717 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024405600 Being the only non European/non German in the team.]]> 2022-02-01 23:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024405600 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024408557 Being open to new ideas and culture in a workplace where they have a conservative mindset towards work and life.]]> 2022-02-01 23:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024408557 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024440391 being the only one not speaking the local dialect]]> 2022-02-01 23:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024440391 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024441680 not sharing company and colleagues values..]]> 2022-02-01 23:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024441680 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024443697 feeling overeducated in a mediocrity kind of context ]]> 2022-02-01 23:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2024443697 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2026371364 Being a vegan on a barbecue-worshipping team.]]> 2022-02-02 22:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2026371364 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2026372515 Having a politically liberal attitude in a very left-leaning environment]]> 2022-02-02 22:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2026372515 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2026376091 Having already signed an employment contract with another company, but not communicating this in the current one in order to risk the promised promotion and annual bonus.]]> 2022-02-02 22:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2026376091 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2027012289 Being brown and woman in a small white male dominating team]]> 2022-02-03 08:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2027012289 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2027020416 I am a mother and yet ambitious and career driven. People think and try to preach that I am out of the league.]]> 2022-02-03 08:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2027020416 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2027023542 I am Hindu. I still follow some traditions and believe some things which are not backed up by science.]]> 2022-02-03 08:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2027023542 Dressing (and feeling) more like a hippie than my suit wearing colleagues https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2028311136 2022-02-03 20:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2028311136 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2028491075 Being in a local university without any indigenous students]]> 2022-02-03 22:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2028491075 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2028493759 Being the only father in a team. Makes it harder to empathize and explain some personal conflicts.]]> 2022-02-03 22:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2028493759 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2028496512 I know some persons prefer to omit their parenting situation unless explicitly asked while being interviewed to avoid biases from interviewers]]> 2022-02-03 22:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2028496512 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029289069 the way people dress -> business casual vs tie and jacket]]> 2022-02-04 11:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029289069 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029290379 The intrinsic motivation of people. Some constantly look for areas of improvement and try to change while others want to finish work and are more (intrinsically) motivated for areas outside of work]]> 2022-02-04 11:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029290379 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029291915 The fundamental belief whether sharing (information, knowledge) is desirable or a danger to personal benefits (making oneself exchangeable)]]> 2022-02-04 11:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029291915 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029293317 The underlying wish for family (kids) and the associated discrimination against other beliefs...]]> 2022-02-04 11:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029293317 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029712466 Being the only one with substantial experience outside the company.]]> 2022-02-04 16:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029712466 Bein https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029714099 Regularly being the youngest in the room... by 15-20 years.]]> 2022-02-04 16:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029714099 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029715188 Liberal world view in a conservative environment.]]> 2022-02-04 16:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2029715188 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2030710963 Being the only foreigner in the local team. ML]]> 2022-02-05 15:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2030710963 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2030712204 Having unique religion that is not the same as everybody else's in the local team. ML]]> 2022-02-05 15:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2030712204 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2030713782 Having an attitude or belief that does not go with current cultural norm. Adhering to using personal logic against following the group think. ML]]> 2022-02-05 15:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2030713782 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2030977993 Being the only full-time working mum in a leadership position. ]]> 2022-02-05 21:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2030977993 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2030978561 Being constantly aware that this is all a game (that we eventually all won´t survive) and thus not taking anything or anyone to serious. ]]> 2022-02-05 21:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2030978561 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031354637 Having a different ethnic and cultural background]]> 2022-02-06 11:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031354637 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031355285 Believing that religion should or shouldn't be a part of a company culture and politics in general.]]> 2022-02-06 11:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031355285 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031356625 Having a physical or mental disability that is not readily apparent or communicated to co-workers.]]> 2022-02-06 12:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031356625 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031480252 Being the only woman in the meeting

- ELLIE RUMBOLD]]> 2022-02-06 14:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031480252 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031486616 People having the attitude that those who identify as non-binary or gender queer are simply 'attention seeking' or 'making life more difficult than it needs to be'.

- ELLIE RUMBOLD]]> 2022-02-06 14:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031486616 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031491144 Suffering from a mental illness, such as ADHA or Schizophrenia, and not feeling able to talk about it with colleagues or employees.

- ELLIE RUMBOLD]]> 2022-02-06 14:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031491144 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031491885 being the only 'local' in the management team]]> 2022-02-06 14:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031491885 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031793971 Being the only foreigner in the team and meanwhile don't speak the local language well.]]> 2022-02-06 20:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031793971 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031795972 Being the only one in the team that holds a different political attitude towards certain sensitive topics.]]> 2022-02-06 20:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031795972 vzlateski87 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031848668 Being from Macedonia in Switzerland has still consequences in many areas, for example getting a good apartment.
Vladimir Z. ]]> 2022-02-06 21:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031848668 vzlateski87 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031849525 Two colleagues working together sharing a common goal (target) with different work-ethics can decrease the level of individual job satisfaction for jobs which require a single approach.]]> 2022-02-06 21:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031849525 vzlateski87 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031851360 Someone who developed schizophrenia later in his/her life could still manage work, and might be that they don`t feel comfortable to openly tell this to everyone. 
Vladimir Z.]]> 2022-02-06 21:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031851360 Being the only european in a working team https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031901234 2022-02-06 22:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031901234 I value respect before any other thing, I often find myself looking naive cause I am a man of my words but often I am the only one https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031903862 2022-02-06 22:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031903862 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031907219 I dont like Berlin! Most of the people do, but I am often very annoyed by it]]> 2022-02-06 22:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2031907219 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2032040944 Being one of the very few who like being challenged and embrace change in the team.]]> 2022-02-07 01:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2032040944 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2032588089 Being constantly asked and looked down for bot bein married and not having children by choice]]> 2022-02-07 08:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2032588089 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2032593938 Being ambitious and promoted due to my abilities and therefore subject to the jealousy and exclusion of my colleagues. -Melanie]]> 2022-02-07 08:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2032593938 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2032596307 Being the only tall, outspoken woman in a leadership team meeting. - Melanie]]> 2022-02-07 08:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2032596307 having different mind-set in problem-solving https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2034199066 2022-02-07 22:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2034199066 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2035205452 Being the only local woman and youngest team member in a group of expats leading the company objectives for my country. 

]]> 2022-02-08 11:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2035205452 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2035210776 working as a woman in the oil and gas sector, historically led by men and driven by a ¨macho¨ culture .-Dolores]]> 2022-02-08 11:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2035210776 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2035966576 Having a different work approach, for example more/less structured, detailed, or risk-averse than with coworkers -Terrence]]> 2022-02-08 16:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2035966576 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2035984193 Watching the same sports as your coworkers
-Terrence]]> 2022-02-08 16:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2035984193 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2036015196 Having a family member who needs frequent care because of a medical condition
-Terrence]]> 2022-02-08 17:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2036015196 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2036188155  Have the woman in the board management team intentionlly
- Eric ]]> 2022-02-08 18:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2036188155 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2036198143 The people in the team have different values or preferences, working styles, for example one people prefers to start work very early in the morning but other one likes to sleep until 9AM and then start to work.
- Eric ]]> 2022-02-08 18:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2036198143 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2042854558 Not having a language proficiency level that allows me to express my own personality in social situations with colleagues (e.g. lunch and coffee breaks)
-Marco B]]> 2022-02-11 17:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2042854558 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044025620 Being the smallest in a sports team - Max]]> 2022-02-12 20:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044025620 Feel depressed and on the edge of burn out and being afraid to share this with your manager as it could influence the future promotion decision. https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044510281 2022-02-13 12:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044510281 Being extremely target oriented and result driven in a work environment where everyone just want to complete their job and go home. https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044510788 2022-02-13 12:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044510788 Being a foreign, young woman without knowledge of the German language in a company with 90% men, native Germans, with average age 40. https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044511681 2022-02-13 12:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044511681 Being the only native english speaker on the team https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044819912 2022-02-13 18:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044819912 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044823390 Fundamentally disagreeing with the company's approach to product management]]> 2022-02-13 18:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2044823390 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2051530384 Being the only "Berliner" on a 15 person team in a Berlin-based company
-Kevin]]> 2022-02-16 18:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2051530384 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2051535192 Believing in social responsibility in a neo-conservative environment.
-Kevin]]> 2022-02-16 18:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2051535192 Customers https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2055390776 Being, nice, friendly and "sharing believes" when meeting with customers all supporting a specific political direction, like fishing, hunting and shooting and clearly representing the "old white man" stereotype while actually not sharing their believes and views at all.]]> 2022-02-18 14:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2055390776 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2080267657 Being the only one in a team that went to a Business School
- Max Hagn]]> 2022-03-06 21:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2080267657 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2080268318 Being a humorous person in an environment that is on average quite strict.]]> 2022-03-06 21:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2080268318 https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2080268985 Having an illness that doesn't affect work but is draining mentally.]]> 2022-03-06 21:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/edtech_lab/7a5vp8gnkxvor0q0/wish/2080268985