With the world becoming more mobile and diverse, diversity has taken on a new importance in the workplace. This workshop will help participants understand what diversity is all about, and how they can help create a more diverse world at work and at home.
Outline:
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Understanding Diversity
- What is Diversity?
- Related Terms and Concepts
- A Brief History
- A Legal Overview
Module Three: Understanding Stereotypes
- Stereotypes vs. Biases
- Identifying Your Baggage
- Understanding What This Means
Module Four: Breaking Down the Barriers
- Changing Your Personal Approach
- Encouraging Workplace Changes
- Encouraging Social Changes
Module Five: Verbal Communication Skills
- Listening and Hearing; They Aren’t the Same Thing
- Asking Questions
- Communicating With Power
Module Six: Non-Verbal Communication Skills
- Body Language
- The Signals You Send to Others
- It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
Module Seven: Being Proactive
- Encouraging Diversity in the Workplace
- Preventing Discrimination
- Ways to Discourage Discrimination
Module Eight: Coping with Discrimination
- Identifying If You Have Been Discriminated Against
- Methods of Reprisal
- Choosing a Course of Action
Module Nine: Dealing with Diversity Complaints as a Person
- What to Do If You’re Involved in a Complaint
- Understanding Your Role
- Creating a Support System
Module Ten: Dealing with Diversity Complaints as a Manager
- Recording the Complaint
- Identifying Appropriate Actions
- Choosing a Path
Module Eleven: Dealing with Diversity Complaints as an Organization
- Receiving a Complaint
- Choosing a Response
- Learning from the Complaint
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
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