Leading in a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Maximize individual, team, and organizational potential through Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)

A diverse team with unique individual perspectives can deliver exceptional results. Having such a team calls for a leader with an arsenal of inclusive leadership practices and keen self-awareness. This course gives you deeper insights into yourself, your team, and the benefits of inclusion at all levels in your organization. Through self-assessments, case studies, and proven hands-on activities, you’ll develop competencies and get tools to create an environment fueled by engagement and innovation. In addition, you’ll learn to apply a roadmap that ensures that all are heard, recognized, and appreciated—so productivity can soar.

Seminar Number: 02925

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Who Should Attend

Managers and leaders who want to promote and lead an increasingly diverse workforce and client base, and promote an inclusive environment; diversity and inclusion leaders; learning and development professionals.

Classroom2 Day(s)
1.2 CEU, 12 PDU

Overview
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Credits

A diverse team with unique individual perspectives can deliver exceptional results. Having such a team calls for a leader with an arsenal of inclusive leadership practices and keen self-awareness.

This course gives you deeper insights into yourself, your team, and the benefits of inclusion at all levels in your organization. Through self-assessments, case studies, and proven hands-on activities, you’ll develop competencies and get tools to create an environment fueled by engagement and innovation. In addition, you’ll learn to apply a roadmap that ensures that all are heard, recognized, and appreciated—so productivity can soar.

Recognize the issues and value of D&I at the personal, team, and organizational levels
Become a more inclusive leader by recognizing strengths and growth opportunities for yourself and for others
Communicate effectively and inclusively in a diverse environment
Articulate how operating from biases impacts innovation, productivity, and engagement
Analyze diversity and cultural competencies in the context of talent management
Harness the power of differences to boost team performance and collaboration
Manage disagreements, misunderstandings, and conflict

Introduction to diversity and inclusion
How culture impacts our perceptions, beliefs, behaviors, and responses
Bridging communication differences
Applying cross-cultural communication and messaging skills that move people to commitment and action
Recognizing and responding effectively and appropriately to diversity and inclusion dynamics
Knowing how to be an actively inclusive leader
Understanding the primary source of unconscious bias, micro inequities, and micro advantages
Conducting dialogues about unconscious bias with peers, managers, and subordinates to improve communication, services to clients, and team collaboration
Leading a successful multicultural team and inclusive meetings
Dialogue: having difficult conversations
Practicing facilitating and engaging in successful difficult conversations
Developing your vision and plan for an inclusive workplace and teams

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

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

American Management Association (AMA) is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AMA complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AMA is authorized to issue the IACET CEU.

AMA has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Talent Triangle PDUs

Classroom [S&B] 2 [L] 10

Classroom Schedule

8 Sessions Available

$2,345.00 Non Members
$2,095.00 AMA Members
$1,795.00 GSA

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Date	Duration	State	City	Zip
2019-06-24 2019-06-25 Jun 24, 2019 - Jun 25, 2019	2 Days	GA	Atlanta	30309-7705 Atlanta	Register Now
2019-07-29 2019-07-30 Jul 29, 2019 - Jul 30, 2019	2 Days	CA	San Francisco	94103-3156 San Francisco	Register Now
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 Aug 19, 2019 - Aug 20, 2019	2 Days	NY	New York	10019 New York	Register Now
2019-09-16 2019-09-17 Sep 16, 2019 - Sep 17, 2019	2 Days	DC	Arlington/Washington	22202-4807 Arlington/Washington	Register Now
2019-11-21 2019-11-22 Nov 21, 2019 - Nov 22, 2019	2 Days	NY	New York	10019 New York	Register Now
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 Dec 5, 2019 - Dec 6, 2019	2 Days	GA	Atlanta	30309-7705 Atlanta	Register Now
2020-01-07 2020-01-08 Jan 7, 2020 - Jan 8, 2020	2 Days	CA	San Francisco	94103-3156 San Francisco	Register Now
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 Feb 24, 2020 - Feb 25, 2020	2 Days	NY	New York	10019 New York	Register Now

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