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The purpose of these workshops is to increase awareness and sensitivity about the differences we each bring. Each session will have a focus on how to create a more inclusive environment and build the skills necessary for working successfully with diverse co-workers, clients, and other constituents.

We offer and can tailor workshops and programs based on your unique needs. The following are examples of workshop offerings:

• Creating an Inclusive Work Environment
• Recruiting and Retaining Staff of Color and Other Minorities
• Leading and Managing in a Multicultural Community
• Diversity Awareness for Supervisors
• Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
• Creating Safe Space for LGBTQ Staff and Clients
• Understanding Culture and Diversity
• Understanding Bias and Stereotypes
• Cross Cultural Communication

Details

Creating an Inclusive Work Environment

Participants will learn that cultural competency requires not only an awareness of cultural differences, but also cross-cultural communication skills. Discover conscious and unconscious ways in which "isms" permeate our attitudes and behaviors in the workplace and affect our relationships. Discuss what it means to support diversity and what it means for your organization to create an inclusive environment for staff and clients. Participants will be provided with resources and ideas to take back to their organizations.

Recruiting and Retaining Staff of Color and Other Minorities

How can we recruit and retain minority staff members? In this workshop, participants will explore proactive approaches that can help market to potential and keep current staff. We will discuss what it means to support diversity, identify ways to support diversity, and evaluate the inclusivity of our work environments.

Cross-Cultural Communication I

Participants will learn that cultural competency requires not only an awareness of cultural differences, but also cross-cultural communication skills. This workshop will provide a forum for participants to discover the conscious and unconscious ways in which "isms" permeate our attitudes and behaviors in the work place and affect our relationships. This workshop is designed to increase awareness of differences, as well as begin and continue a dialogue about strategies to strengthen communication skills.

Cross-Cultural Communication II

Racial microaggressions are "brief, commonplace verbal, behavioral or environmental indignities that communicate negative slights toward people of color" (Sue, et. al.). This communication may be enacted by well intentioned people who may be unaware they are sending these hidden messages. In this workshop, we will review some of the research on racial microaggressions and other types of unconscious bias. We will discuss how people have experienced them, their impact, and how they may affect our efforts to create inclusive environments.

Safe Space for LGBTQ Staff and Clients

Create an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The purpose of this workshop is to provide staff and volunteers working in community-based settings with positive information and practical tips on how to create a welcoming, safe environment for co-workers and clients.

Contact

For more information or to set up a training contact: Sarah Park at 262-595-2239 or parksa@uwp.edu