DIV100-C5: Diversity in the Workplace Workshop

Designed for the individual or group interested in acquiring the awareness and knowledge required to build and support diversity in the workplace. This discussion workshop will focus on the beliefs of various community cultures, communication and cultural differences, and various lifestyle preferences. Rather than just tolerating differences, you will learn how to allow these differences to affect positive personal and organizational changes.

Topics include:

• American workplace diversity
• Diversity myopia: stereotyping, bias and prejudice
• Many cultures, many lifestyles, and how they impact us
• Diversity as a source of innovation and profitability
• Future trends – globalization and virtual companies