PURPOSE
The purpose of promoting cultural diversity in the workplace is multifaceted and encompasses various goals aimed at creating a more inclusive and harmonious work environment.
COURSE CONTENT
The course on cultural diversity in the workplace is valuable for individuals seeking to enhance their awareness and skills, as well as for organizations looking to build inclusive work environments that leverage the strengths of a diverse workforce. It can help participants navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by cultural diversity while fostering a more equitable and productive workplace.
Unit 1: Diversity in the workplace
- Definition of key terms
- Definition of diversity
- Diversity as a potential source of discrimination
- Implications of diversity for external and internal relationships
- Cultural biases, stereotypes and perceptions, and their influence on
diversity - Suggestions to facilitate cross-cultural communication
- Being aware of your own potential biases and prejudices
- Perception and diversity
- Person’s perception and workforce diversity
- Embracing a diverse gender workplace
Unit 2: The reality of diversity and its value
- Introduction
- Benefits of diversity in employees and
clients for an organisation - Ways of utilising the diverse talents,
attitudes and values of employees - Components of attitude
- Perspectives
- Reflection of the community
- Ways of meeting the diverse needs of
employees - Ways of meeting the diverse needs of
clients with a range of products and
services - Reflection
- Examples
- Encouraging diverse viewpoints in meetings
Unit 3: Managing team members
- Introduction
- Tools for managers to overcome
communication barriers - Creation of mutual respect and trust
- Common beliefs, values, interests and
attitudes that serve as a basis for leading a
team - Encouraging the expression of diverse
viewpoints - Sensitivity towards and understanding of
diversity
Unit 4: Dealing with disagreements and conflicts arising from diversity in the unit
- Introduction
- Recognising and dealing with all incidents of
conflict and disagreement - Using disagreements and conflict as
opportunities for learning - Identifying and managing all cases of
discrimination and discriminatory practices
DELIVERY
Duration: 1 Day
Delivery: Classroom/Online
ACCREDITATION
5 Day Courses: Participants will receive a SpecCon Holdings certificate upon completion of all courses.
1 Day Courses: Participants will receive a SpecCon Holdings certificate upon completion of this course.