Leveraging an Inclusive Environment

(Formerly: Managing a Diverse Workforce)

"The course was far ahead of the classic "we must be more tolerant and inclusive" approach which is fairly well understood by all. It was much broader (age diversity, cultural, personality styles, etc.) and this brought more meaning and relevance to me." - 2013 participant

Instructor

Cassandra Dorrington 
Management Consultant

Edmonton Dates
January 29 - 30, 2014

9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily

Cost                         
$700 (two day class) 

What You Will Learn:

In recognition of the various aspects of “Diversity and Inclusion”, this course defines the process on how one can leverage diversity to create a dynamic and inclusive workplace. The concept of leveraging an inclusive environment is contingent upon defining and developing the linkages between the key elements of how the composition of the workforce, workplace and structure, shape and define an inclusive environment.  Steps such as acknowledging and understanding unconscious bias, removal of institutional barriers and inserting levers for innovation and creativity set the stage for fostering an inclusive workplace.

Topics covered:

• What is meant by Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace
• Refresher on various elements of diversity
• Latest federal and provincial statistic
• Step-by-Step process for identifying and defeating inherent biases:
  • Understanding unconscious bias
  • Effects of bias in an organization
  • Identifying the impact on inherent bias
  • Pro-actively addressing bias/Reframing bias
  • Benefits for reframing bias in the working environment
  • Leveraging inclusion
• Other jurisdictional models on Diversity and Inclusion
• Reviewing diversity plans
• Formulating a Diversity and Inclusion plan

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