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Provider:
Cornell University-ILR (View Profile)
Topic(s):
Human Resources > Diversity & EEO
Who Should Attend?
All employees, especially human resources generalists and others with responsibility for diversity, whether in a domestic or foreign workplace. Not recommended for those who have taken "Fundamentals of Diversity Initiatives."
Full Seminar Description
This interactive course increases your understanding of all aspects of diversity and begins the process for dialogue and working together productively. Special emphasis is placed on providing you will skills and competencies that you will need to work on multicultural, inclusive teams. Fee per person: $795. Fee includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments.Creating a workplace that is aware of and respects the broad spectrum of human diversity is imperative for competitive organizations today. This interactive course increases your understanding of all aspects of diversity and begins the process for dialogue and working together productively. Special emphasis is placed on providing the skills and competencies you need for working with multicultural, inclusive teams by exploring:
- Awareness of differences: race, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, thinking styles, and other workplace differences
- Bias, prejudice, and stereotypes
- How exclusive behavior distracts organizations from being successful
Who Will Benefit?
All employees, especially human resources generalists and others with responsibility for diversity, whether in a domestic or foreign workplace. Not recommended for those who have taken "Fundamentals of Diversity Initiatives."Key Topics
- Understanding diversity issues at the individual level
- Building and supporting diverse work teams
- A definition of diversity
- Unearned privilege
- Cultural filters
- Dimensions of diversity
- Assumptions, impressions, and personal responsibility
- The behavior awareness model
- Teachable moments
- Tools for becoming a diversity change agent
- Communication skills to enhance diversity in the workplace
- Avoiding the blame game
- Similarities and differences
Sponsor Background:
- Over 50 years ago, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations was formed to provide training to employers to improve workplaces and workplace life.
- Cornell workshops have a reputation for being current in subject theory and application as well as on legal or regulatory issues.
- Classes are highly interactive…between student and instructor and student to student.
- Discussion groups, case studies, role plays, and other exercises provide practice for your learning.
- Your instructors are skilled communicators and experienced professionals committed to providing the finest in real world, practical education.
- The majority of our clients are repeat users…a testimony to the quality and value received.
Substitution and Cancellation Policy
Substitutions of registrants can be made at any time. Cancellations and transfers are subject to a 25% charge unless received in writing one week prior to the program. Registrants who do not cancel in writing prior to the program date and who do not attend are responsible for the entire fee.
PLEASE NOTE: CORNELL NO LONGER ACCEPTS REGISTRATIONS WITH THE "BILL ME" OPTION. ALL WORKSHOPS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE EITHER BY CREDIT CARD OR PROOF OF PAYMENT SUCH AS A PO NUMBER.
Instructor(s):
Lolita Chandler
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