Diversity Workshop for Employees and Managers (DIV111)

Diversity training can transform your workplace and build a strong culture of inclusion.

This Diversity and Inclusion class brings people together by focusing on principles like respect and acceptance. Employees and Managers will gain a better understanding of the skills, characteristics, and talents that each person contributes to the team. The class emphasizes the need to communicate, negotiate, and collaborate in a diverse environment both internally and externally.

Class includes interactive opportunities to practice more inclusive and equitable behaviors. By the end of this training, students be ready to improve their workplace with action items that can be implemented immediately.

1. Understanding Diversity
   1. What is Diversity?
   2. Other Terms for Diversity
      1. Advantages
      2. Complications
   3. Diversity Self-awareness
   4. History of Diversity in the Workplace
   5. Diversity Laws
2. Cornerstones of Diversity
   1. Knowledge
   2. Acceptance
   3. Understanding
   4. Behavior
3. Individual Differences
   1. Cultural Differences
   2. Personality Differences
   3. Generational Differences
4. Diversity Obstacles
   1. Stereotypes and Biases
   2. Confronting Stereotypes and Biases
   3. Overcoming Obstacles and Increasing Diversity Awareness
5. Communication
   1. Active Listening
   2. Nonverbal Communication
      1. Body Language
      2. Signals
   3. Speaking with Intent
6. Diversity Discrimination
   1. Prevention
   2. Identifying Diversity Discrimination
   3. Taking Action Against Diversity Discrimination
7. Diversity Leadership
   1. Managing Diversity Discrimination
   2. Encouraging Diversity
      1. Common Pitfalls
   3. Creating a Successful and Diverse Team

Each student receives a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all class examples.