Management Programs

Many organizations sponsor brown bags and other such discussions on diversity. Few, however, develop sophisticated diversity dialogues that can raise the level of awareness on diversity and help drive support for organizational inclusion. As a result, while people often enjoy such discussions, they rarely lead to change. This workshop is designed to help those who lead diversity and inclusion discussions develop significant skills in leading and facilitating behavior-based dialogues. You will examine: The primary group facilitation method used will be structured Intergroup Dialogue.

• A step-by-step approach to developing effective diversity discussions and dialogues
• Linking diversity dialogues to diversity strategy
• The top ten tips for effective diversity dialogues

Key Topics

• Basic group facilitation skills
• Understanding group dynamics
• Social identity group development
• Impact of prejudice and stereotyping on groups
• Dynamics and impact of power, privilege, and social oppression on group interactions
• Facilitation of intergroup dialogue
• The A-Z guide to facilitating diversity issues
• Suspending judgment when facilitating
• Overview of some contemporary intergroup issues and areas of concern (e.g., affirmative action, separatism/self-segregation, age, gender identity)

Special Features

The course uses activities, videos, discussions, and readings to promote personal and cultural awareness, facilitation skills, and understanding of diversity and inclusion issues. Practice facilitation role-plays and activities are videotaped periodically and used as educational strategies.

Who Will Benefit

Managers, diversity councils, diversity facilitators, affinity groups, teachers and educators, diversity professionals