THE BASICS OF DIVERSITY WORKSHOP

The Basics of Diversity

Participants: There are two versions of this seminar — one for Managers and above, the other for Supervisors and below.

Facilitator: Al Vivian, President & CEO of BASIC Diversity, Inc., or one of our approved trainers.

Duration: 4 or 8-Hour Format

Process/Overview: This program equips participants with the skills to understand the basic concepts of diversity, equity &inclusion (DEI): definitions, terms, and behavioral modifications that foster DEI and create a sense of belonging throughout the organization. Participants leave equipped with the confidence and skills to engage in meaningful conversations around the issues of DEI. Attendees will take part in practical exercises, and explore how stereotypes and biases (conscious and unconscious) are formed and the negative impact they can have on productivity, morale and organizational effectiveness.
Pursuits & Purpose

› Provide participants with an understanding of leadership’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

› Develop a common language to discuss diversity.

› Understand the broad spectrum of diversity that goes well beyond race and gender.

› Explain how diversity includes everyone.

› Illustrate how perceptions and stereotypes are formed.

› Understand the practical business case for DEI.

› To illustrate the significant impact the looming talent shortage will have on business and society.

Payoffs & Results

› Develop an understanding that Senior Leadership is committed to DEI.

› DEI are not the “flavor of the month”.

› Employees at every level walk away with an understanding that management is committed to the process.

› Increased confidence and competence to discuss issues of DEI.

› Improved cross-cultural communication.

› An understanding of the categories of diversity — primary, secondary, organizational and cultural.

› Increased long-term “buy-in” to the process.

› Understand and recognize collusion

› Develop the ability to check your own assumptions before they become stereotypes.