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Diversity: Understanding & Valuing Our Differences
 The
workplace pulls together people from diverse backgrounds, education,
and cultures. Make certain that your organization values the differences
in people with this training module. The module addresses an awareness
and definition of diversity, as well as an appreciation for our differences.
Also included:
- Broad definition of Diversity
- Need for open communications
- Avoiding preconceptions and prejudices
AUDIENCE
This module is designed for all employees needing a consistent understanding
of the organization's commitment to diversity and its policies to
ensure and environment which values diversity.
FORMAT AND LENGTH
This module can be presented in two to four hours, depending on
participants' skill level and teaching objectives. The module includes:
- Break out groups to solve team
problems
- Discussion on techniques for team
development
- Exercises and presentations
- Practice sessions and role plays
COURSE MATERIALS
The participant's workbooks contain reference text
and exercises, are bound and three hole punched. The module is divided
into three sections, one for each phase of training: the Pre-Workshop
Assignment, the Workshop Material, and the Post-Workshop Action Items.
Participant's workbooks can be used for classroom instruction or on
a self-paced basis.
The leader's guide contains the same material as
the participant's workbook, with the addition of a section of introductory
notes, answers to exercises and explanatory margin notes. The leader's
notes contain tips and techniques on setting up and administering
the session, checklists, and other teaching aids. Other beneficial
components include:
- A listing of suggested videos
which complement the material.
- Notes which highlight key points,
provide tips for training, and detail competencies to be gained.
- Margin Notes on the workshop
materials which guide the leader through the material and indicate
when to ask questions, encourage discussion, use flip charts,
break into groups, and refer to specific material.
OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE
By the end of this module, the participants
will be able to:
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Understand why
diversity is the core of leadership today.
- Identify and correct
prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping.
- Understand cultural
differences.
- Understand organization's
commitment to valuing diversity.
Merit Training Corporation
Phone: 800-677-1667
e-mail: info@merittrainingcorp.com
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