Diversity

Diversity

Diversity Training s a workshop that uses the most respected and widely used best practices for federal and state workers. This two day training will Increase awareness of your unique aspects of diversity using the Four Key Dimensions of the Diversity Model. This model helps the employee determine which aspects are most influential at this point in their life.

The participants will learn how the dynamic interaction among all dimensions of diversity influences your self-image, values, behaviors, and expectations of others and;

• Gain an understanding of how diversity creates a lens, or “filter,” through which you see the world.
• Discover the elements of diversity that may impact how others interact with you.
• Gain skill in leveraging differences to increase teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.
• Identify ways in which you work with others that could be improved, based on a greater awareness of the impact of diversity and differences. Work more productively with peers and managers who are different from you.

Learning Objectives

Following the session, participants will be able to:

• Compare and contrast Affirmative Action, EEO, and Diversity Management.
• Identify your roles and responsibilities related to Diversity Management.
• Create an individual action plan to outline what you can do to support diversity and inclusion at your agency.
• Identify the four key dimensions of the Diversity Model and how each dimension:
1. Influences self-image, values, and behaviors.
2. Affects expectations and interactions with others.
3. Impacts how others may interact with us.
• Gain more specific information about their areas of interest.

Course Duration

• 2-day