EMIT_TRAINING_CONSULTANTS_DIVERSITY_SYLLABUS.docx

EMIT TRAINING CONSULTANTS

We are a training and consulting business that provides holistic training in seven distinct subjects: ethics, equity, education, management, inclusion, diversity, and technology for the community and private sector. We also provide public outreach and public engagement services for contractual businesses.

Course Syllabus

Diversity and Inclusion Training Program

Course Description:

This training program aims to foster a “workspace” culture of respect, equality, and cultural competence. The course will address unconscious biases and barriers, microaggressions, harassment, and cultural diversity. Participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills to create an inclusive environment.

Training Course Program Components:

1. The Core Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion:

· Unconscious Bias

· Cultural Competence

· Microaggressions

· Delivery Format: In-person or virtual

2. Effective Communication Across Differences to promote an inclusive “workspace”

· Developing communication and engagement skills for diverse teams.

· Harassment and Sexual Harassment

· Effective Communication skills and active listening skills

· Conflict resolution

· Delivery Format: In-person or virtual.

3. How to create an Inclusive Management Team:

· Management leadership skills

· Inclusive behaviors

· Active listening skills

· Team culture building

· Delivery Format: In-person or virtual Schedule and Timeline Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion Modules

Module 1: Understanding Diversity and Inclusion Concepts (2 hours)

· Objective: Introduction to the basic core concepts of Diversity and Inclusion and engage learners in effective communication concerning the concepts

· Topics Covered:

· Equity v.s Equality

· Unconscious Bias

· Cultural Competence

· Microaggressions

· Characteristics of Implicit Bias

Module 2: Diversity in the “Workspace” (2 hours)

· Objective: Explore the benefits of inclusion and its relationship with diversity in the “workspace” and core concepts that can occur in the “workspace”

· Topics Covered:

· Harassment and Sexual Harassment in the “workspace”

· Effective Communication skills and active listening skills

· Conflict resolution

· How establishments benefit from inclusion

· The role of diversity in the “workspace”

Module 3: Creating an Inclusive “Workspace” (1.5 hours)

· Objective: Learners participate in an “engagement series” that fosters interaction in the training while equipping learners with the necessary tools to create and maintain an inclusive environment

· Topics Covered:

· Management leadership skills

· Inclusive behaviors

· Active listening skills

· Team culture building

· Building awareness of unconscious bias

· Cultural competence

· Fostering an inclusive “workspace” environment

Wrap-Up and Reflection/Evaluations (30 minutes)

· Learners share insights directly from the “engagement series” and course while giving their perspectives on actual action steps that promote effective diversity and inclusion concepts

· Discuss the importance of implementing diversity and inclusion as a holistic approach

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Inclusion and Diversity Training Session

Agenda

8:30-9:00: Continental Breakfast/Class Socialization 9:00-11:00: Module 1: Understanding Diversity and Inclusion Concepts 11:00-12:00: Module 2: Diversity in the “Workspace” /Engagement Series

12:00-1:00: LUNCH (On Your Own)

1:00-2:00: Module 2: Diversity in the “Workspace” /Engagement Series 2:00-3:30: Module 3: Creating an Inclusive “Workspace” 3:30-4:00: Wrap-up/Reflections/Closing Remarks/Evaluations

Instructions for the Engagement Series

After watching the video “What Would You do If…??”. Your team is responsible for the following:

1. Create a response that MUST be acted out as a skit, presentation, paper, etc.

2. Include information you have learned for the presentation and materials in your folder

3. Your “presentation” should be no more than 5mins and MUST be timed by someone in your team

4. Each member MUST have a “speaking” part

5. Make sure you have FACTUAL information in your presentation

*Remember, this is where you can get creative and use the valuable information you have learned (and already know) from the training Good Luck!!!

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