This course focuses on diversity awareness to increase participants ability to work effectively and productively in a diverse workplace. It is designed to be thought provoking and challenging. With increased self-awareness and awareness of others, participants are able to recognize and value our human differences. This allows them to develop strategies and actions to support teams and organizations to excel.
Develop awareness and knowledge of the many dimensions of diversity
Identify the major components of culture and its influence on the individual and on relationships
Examine the effect of group affiliations on individual identity
Explore the costs and effects of stereotyping
Recognize the stages toward an inclusive workplace
Improve communication among diverse employees
Test your knowledge in the included end-of-course exam
Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching
Who Should Attend:
Anyone who is ready to learn how to embrace and work with a diverse workforce and who wants to make a positive difference in their organization. This course is beneficial to all persons regardless of age, title, or educational level.
Module 1: Introductions & Overview
In this module, you will learn about course goals, objectives, and community agreements.
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Module 2: Diversity: Similar Differences
In this module, you will learn about diversity, its dimensions, and its levels of uniqueness.
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Module 3: How Culture Shapes Us
In this module, you will learn about culture, its layers, its value, and value programming.
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Module 4: Diversity and Inclusion
In this module, you will learn how to:
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Module 5: Identity Groups and Stereotypes
In this module, you will learn about:
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Module 6: Race, Gender, Power
In this module, you will learn about:
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Module 7: Communicating in a Diverse Workplace
In this module, you will learn about the definition, axioms, and keys of communication.
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