"Learning Made Personal"

COURSE and WORKSHOP SUMMARIES

Mgmt & Supervision

Conflict Mgmt

Communications

Emergency Prep

Personal Development

RESPECTING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

Course Description

Employee’s bias and prejudgment can cloud the workplace with negativity. The fact is everyone is different. We have different backgrounds, gender, values and standards; sometimes even disabilities are a factor. The key ingredient to harmony in the workplace is recognizing how we all fit-in, how each person plays an additive role and contribution to the group as a whole.

The goal of this class is raise the understanding and sensitivity of our differences by discussing personal and professional bias with respect to age, gender, personal preferences, education and disabilities. And, to provide the tools and remedies needed to respect diversity in the workplace.

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

• Understand why diversity demands respect

• Apply essential human values to raise professional and personal standards

• Communicate with harmony and rapport

• Apply a framework of tolerance

• Understand why differences matter

• Practice guidelines for maintaining sensitivity

• Quickly resolve conflicts

Who Should Attend

       Managers/Supervisors/Professional Staff

Time: (1/2 day - 3 hours)

Course Code: RS-100 or 436-04A

Tuition: TBD

DATES and Schedules of Upcoming Classes

• October 4th, Wednesday at 6:30pm; Sponsor: Placer Adult School - Auburn. Call 530-885-8585 to register.