TAT: Overcoming Personal Barriers to Diversity
Overview:
Many enlightened organisations now see diversity and inclusion programs as more than mere compliance issues – they are ways to increase market share, employee retention and innovation. Psychologist Peter Quarry provides a number of practical strategies that will help the individual change their negative thinking and reactions to people from different backgrounds. This program is a great discussion starter.
Key Training Points:
* Definitions of ‘diversity’ and ‘inclusion’.
* Reasons why people resist differences.
* Stereotypes – positives and negatives.
* Getting to know people from different backgrounds.
* Overcoming biased perceptions.
* What you can do to make your workplace more inclusive.
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