APPRECIATING OUR DIFFERENCES!
"We are all equal, but that does not mean we are all the same."

Organizations across the United States are recognizing that they need many different types of people to create a strong team — utilizing those differences to add to the depth and breadth of the organization's capabilities. They are realizing that building an organization-wide team of well-qualified people, with many different talents, and from a wide variety of backgrounds, will ensure success for the organization. Just as importantly, it creates for the employee an environment where their individual differences are respected and appreciated, and where each person's unique contributions are valued.

Quintessential Diversity is part of the Professional Development Series from Quintessential Management, Inc. It is a one-day program providing continuous interaction within the group. Designed to focus on group exercises and/or work with case studies, Quintessential Diversity will help any organization build an environment where each employee feels able to contribute to their full potential. Diversity includes everyone! It refers to age, gender, race, ethnicity, physical ability, family status, geographic origin, education, personality, thought, tenure, sexual orientation, personal and corporate background, exempt or non-exempt, management and non-management positions, to name just a few.

Quintessential Diversity focuses on the unique diversity of the individual, not on various groups. In this way, we can move beyond stereotypes and develop the skills and productivity of each employee. The participants are able to recognize the similarities, as well as the differences each brings to the group.

Quintessential Diversity allows the group to identify issues of concern and to develop skills for creating solutions that assure efficiency and productivity through equity in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

• Participants articulate their own diversity, while increasing awareness of diverse workforce dynamics.
• Examine stereotyping and the impact of exclusion on individuals and organizations.
• Learn principles and practices for creating a hospitable and equitable workplace environment for all employees.
• Practice communication skills that prevent opportunities for discrimination and exclusion.

Seminar Topics

• Diversity Ð Not Just Race and Gender
• Stereotypes Ð Impact on Everyone
• Do We Really Believe Differences Make Us Stronger?
• "Cultural Pursuit" and Privilege
• Creating a Personal Action Plan
• Difficult Issues in Being Different
• How to Lead the Change

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