Managing Workplace Diversity

Overview

Managing Workplace Diversity addresses diversity and its benefits, discrimination in the workplace, the impact of bullying and harassment, and the leader’s role in maintaining standards and dealing with inappropriate behaviour.

On this course, participants will learn the key concepts and techniques to counter the effects of our biases and improve our ability to correctly interpret and adjust to the culturally defined behaviour of others. They will go on to learn practical strategies and techniques for building inclusive, effective teams in which each person can contribute to the best of their abilities.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Learn practical strategies to promote inclusion and strengthen culturally diverse teams.

  • Take steps to prevent discrimination, harassment and bullying in your workplace.

  • Understand unconscious bias and how to counter the effects of our biases.

  • Use an understanding of cultural differences and personality styles to communicate effectively with (almost) anyone.

Course Outline

Module 1

Diversity and Inclusion

Module 2

Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying

Module 3

Dealing with Diversity Complaints

Module 4

Strengthening Culturally Diverse Teams

Module 5

Leadership Skills: Understanding Biases

Module 6

Leadership Skills: Understanding Cultural Differences

Module 7

Leadership Skills: Understanding Personality Styles

Module 8

Leadership Skills: Active Listening