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Provider:
Cornell University-ILR (View Profile)
Topic(s):
Human Resources > Diversity & EEO
Who Should Attend?
EEO, AA, Diversity and other human resources specialists with diversity responsibility, members of diversity councils, members of councils that are losing steam, and diversity consultants
Full Seminar Description
This workshop will examine how to position your diversity council for success and the best practices in diversity council formation and operation. Examine the top ten characteristics common among high-functioning diversity councils. 2 days. Fee per person: $1395. Fee includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments.The effectiveness of diversity councils varies considerably from organization to organization, and there is no consistent approach to making them work. The effective use and application of a diversity council strategy is one of the critical challenges and opportunities facing organizations.
This workshop will examine:
- How to position your diversity council for success
- The best practices in diversity council formation and operation
Who Will Benefit?
EEO, AA, Diversity and other human resources specialists with diversity responsibility, members of diversity councils, members of councils that are losing steam, and diversity consultants; anyone who wants to know how to make councils work.Key Topics
- Forming effective diversity councils
- Diversity council membership: who to include and why
- Core competencies of effective diversity councils
- A strategic approach to assessing membership in the long and short term
- From council member to diversity advocate - a step-by-step approach
- Privileges and disadvantages of membership
- Energizing existing diversity councils
- Enlisting the support of the entire organization
- Functioning as a productive member
- Setting expectations for diversity councils
- Accountability for diversity councils
- Training diversity council members
- Charting the progress of dynamic councils
- The need for a strategic approach to diversity council formation and governance
Special Features
- Case study and application
- Best practices in diversity council development and operation
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):
David Ciliberto


