Motown: How it All Began: Oprah’s Masterclass

After reviewing the following video and article, you will reflect upon the transformative model established by the organization, particularly as it pertains to the facilitation of gender diversity in the workplace.
Review the following video and article:
Motown: How it All Began: Oprah’s Masterclass

Article presented by Backstage Bay Area. (2014, August 01). The Women of Motown. Retrieved October 04, 2020, from https://www.sfgate.com/connectlocal/backstagebayarea/article/The-women-of-Motown-5613594.php

Address the following:
a) Briefly describe your thoughts and observations of the facilitation of gender diversity within the Motown organization. Discuss how Mr. Gordy created an innovative and transformative workplace culture primarily focusing on that aspect of diversity. In your discussion, you can also address intersectionality, also taking into account in race, culture, etc.
b) Do you believe his actions had a significant impact upon other organizations during that time period and in latter decades? Why or why not?
c) Research and select another organization, preferably within the last decade, that has experienced a similar transformation, focusing on gender-based diversity.
Describe what actions, events, etc. created the transformation, and discuss the impacts upon the culture of the organization, as well as the impact upon society.