Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace: A Competency-Based Approach to Understanding and Fostering Diversity, Equity, and … Workbooks for Structured Learning)

Winner – 2022 Global Book Awards: GOLD MEDAL / Workplace Culture “… this book – at this particular time – is a most valuable contribution to world peace .” — Grady Harp, Hall of Fame Top 100 Reviewer Why should you care about diversity, equity, and inclusion? People working together in diverse and inclusive workplaces can make a positive impact on the individuals, teams, and organizations they serve. As famous American cultural anthropologist, Margret Mead, once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” This workbook describes the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the business benefits of fostering them in the workplace. After completing the workbook, you will: Recognize the scope and importance of diversity in today’s work organizations Gain foundational knowledge of best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion Be mindful of cultural protocols in the workplace Understand how perceptions can be filtered through unconscious bias Know how to improve workplace relationships 10 Key Concepts to Master Understand Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Be Aware of Culture in Work Relationships Consider Differences in Power and Influence Navigate Unconscious Biases Communicate and Enhance Respect across Cultures Recognize Hot Buttons and Respond Appropriately to Conflict Improve Workplace Relationships Cultivate an Inclusive Culture Implement Best Practices Value Yourself Centrestar Competency Model All our workbooks are aligned with our competency model. Competencies are sets of skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that are observable and measurable. This Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workbook focuses on the competency areas of Interpersonal Skills, Interpersonal Relationship Building, and Diverse Workforce. The workbook content is associated with the brown colored Professional Competence competency cluster. For more information visit: www.centrestar.com Best of all? You can take any course: Online at your own pace through Centrestar and earn CEUs or PDHs: www.centrestar.com Select workbook materials through Amazon and conduct your own customized inhouse training Arrange to have any or all sessions instructor led via remote platform for your organization by the Pennsylvania College of Technology: call: 570.327.4775 or email: workforce@pct.edu