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Provider:
Cornell University-ILR (View Profile)
Topic(s):
Human Resources > Diversity & EEO
Who Should Attend?
EEO, AA, diversity and other HR specialists with diversity responsibility; members of diversity councils, members of affinity groups, diversity consultants; anyone who wants to know how to create affinity groups
Full Seminar Description
This one day workshop will examine the fundamentals of affinity groups and explore the best practices in group formation and operation. Learn the top ten characteristics common among high-functioning affinity groups. Fee per person: $895. Fee includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments.Affinity groups have emerged in the American workplace as a standard component of diversity initiatives. For many organizations, the benefits of affinity groups have evolved over time from the primary intent - to provide a forum in which members of an organization who share common interests, issues, or concerns meet to address those issues - to multi-faceted benefits that impact recruitment, retention, marketing, and customer relations.
There is still considerable debate over the efficacy or benefit of affinity groups to an organization. Many believe that these groups divide rather than unite the workplace, and in some organizations, affinity groups and diversity councils are often in conflict. This workshop will examine:
- Fundamentals of affinity groups
- The best practices in group formation and operation
- The top ten characteristics common among high-functioning affinity groups
Key Topics
- Core competencies of effective affinity groups
- A strategic approach to assessing effectiveness in the long and short term
- Productive relationships with diversity councils: a step-by-step approach
- Privileges and disadvantages of membership
- Sustaining membership
- Enlisting the support of the entire organization
- Functioning as a productive member
- Setting expectations for affinity groups
- Conflict resolution
- Advocacy skills
- Charting the progress of dynamic affinity groups
- The need for a strategic approach to affinity formation and governance
Special Features
- An invaluable resource for managing affinity groups
- Assessment instruments at the individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational levels
- Best practices in affinity groups development & operation
Who Will Benefit
EEO, AA, diversity and other HR specialists with diversity responsibility; members of diversity councils, members of affinity groups, diversity consultants; anyone who wants to know how to create affinity groupsSponsor 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):
Renoka Singh
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