Though we know that diversity strengthens the organization, there are still many concerns and fears associated with people from different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.This thought provoking program has been created to acknowledge and address some of the natural biases that everyone has and needs to overcome in today's workplace. While acknowledging new fears and concerns, the video effectively exposes the problems caused by stereotypical thinking and biased behaviors.
This timely training product covers:
- Understanding biases
- Finding common ground
- Demonstrating respect for co-workers
VIDEO SYNOPSIS Diversity in the Real World tells a story within a story as Stephanie and her uncle Ring enjoy an afternoon of fishing on the lake. Stephanieseeks advice regarding a recent diversity-related reprimand at her workplace. In sharing his experience, Ring recalls the story of a small group of diverse co-workers confronting concerns and fears associated with people from other cultures. They grapple with many fears and long standing biases and misperceptions as they meet to update the company's diversity policy. As a result of their interactions and an embarrassing incident, they reconfirm the importance of maintaining a culture free of biases and false assumptions. Their lessons and realizations provide the training points for an updatedand inspirational diversity training session.
The video and support materials can be used in conjunction with other diversity training products, or as a comprehensive stand-alone training program. This diversity training is designed for the education of all employees in any organization.
Deluxe package includes 18-minute video, an expanded Leader's Guide, and handbooks.
