Leading in a Diverse and Inclusive Culture is a 2-day hands-on training programme, highly interactive with exercises and role plays. The programme will be led by an experienced facilitator with former management experience in international companies.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion
- Define Diversity and Inclusion and Describe Their Influence on Day-to-Day Interactions and Decision-Making Processes
- Recognize the Manner in Which Culture Impacts Our Behaviors, Beliefs, Perceptions, and Responses to Others
- Understand the Impact of Culture on the Way We Communicate, Build Relationships, and Lead Teams
- Demonstrate the Ability to Engage in Difficult Conversations and Manage Conflict
- Develop Cross-Cultural Competencies and Messaging Skills That Move Us to Commitment and Action
- Develop a Personal Vision to Apply Seminar Learning That Embraces Diversity and Supports an Inclusive Environment
Programme Outline:
Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion
- Establish a Common Language Through Definitions
- Understand the Business Imperative for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Reflect on the Multidimensional, Multicultural Aspects of Individual Identity
Bridging Communication Differences
- Identify Communication Style
- Recognize Obstacles That May Hinder Communication
- Apply Listening and Empathy to Bridge Differences
- Understand and Recognize Microinequities
- Initiate a Conversation with Someone Whose Difference You May Be Uncomfortable With
Leading a Successful Multicultural Team
- Identify Strengths and Development Needs Using the Inclusive Leadership Assessment
- Master the Art of Inclusive Meetings
- Develop a Skill for Facilitating Teams’ Ability to Work Effectively Together
- Identify Your Ideal Network to Accomplish Your Goals and Advance Your Career
- Identify Leadership Challenges
Dialogue: Having Difficult Conversations
- Use a Model to Hold Difficult Conversations
- Identify Characteristics of Debate, Discussion, and Dialogue
- Practice Dialogue in Conversations
Your Vision and Plan for an Inclusive Workplace
- Review the Seminar’s Key Tools and Takeaways
- Create an Inclusive Vision for Your Workplace
- Build an Inclusive Leader Action Plan