KEYS TO GLOBAL DIVERSITY© TRAINING DAY

08/01/2008 - 03:30
08/01/2008 - 12:30
Etc/GMT-5

Objective:

We are all different. We come from various backgrounds, regions, countries and hold vastly different views on topics
ranging from what we inherently like, what we absolutely dislike, and the values that led us to those conclusions.

Often times we lose sight of the fact that difference is normal and good, as long as we value and appreciate the diversity of ideas among members of our team.

Therefore, since we cannot change the differences in each of us, the next best step is to learn to embrace and maximize our differences in productive ways that benefit our organization.

This "real-world" diversity survey course is designed to assist team members and management in understanding
the importance of an inclusive workplace and the benefits of managing diversity in a global context. That’s what this
course is designed to do: make the business case for diversity within your organization, and how to get a return on the investment in diversity.

What participants will learn:

Developing a global definition of workplace diversity

Understanding the conceptual framework for workplace diversity

Identifying the challenges of managing diversity in the workplace

Communicating the cultural context for the global workplace

Using effective cross-cultural communication in the workplace

Minimization of stereotypes and prejudices in the workplace

Recognizing the unique characteristics of prominent diversity management paradigms

Workshop Outline:

KEYS TO GLOBAL DIVERSITY© Training Day survey course is an interactive workshop using a variety of training methods, including: individual work, interpersonal reflection, small group sessions, breakouts and discussions, simulations, role play and case studies. This interactive workshop is designed to combine conceptual framework,
theory, practical application and participants real-world stories, to maximize all participants ability to gain techniques, tips and tools for experiences they will face:

Global workforce trends

Tensions in the workplace

Exclusion in the workplace

Diversity related employment matters

Discrimination and equality in employment

Diversity of gender

Diversity of disability

Diversity of sexual orientations

Cross cultural communication

Equal rights legislation

Affirmative/positive Action

Diversity management