Diversity Training

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Impact of Culture on Communication

This training will assist individuals to understand how culture affects the way in which we all interact in the workplace:

  • An inclusive definition of diversity
  • An explanation of culture and how it programs our behaviour
  • The impact of hierarchy on our communication style
  • How individualism and collectivism affect the way we accomplish our work tasks
  • A comparison of cultural norms and values
  • Beyond language: cultural sources of misunderstandings
  • Activities to raise awareness about stereotyping and prejudice
  • Suggestions for dealing with cultural differences on the job

 

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How to Work Successfully with Culturally Diverse Employees

This program is designed for leaders who manage employees who are new to the Canadian workplace. Areas covered include:

  • The impact of culture on communication in the workplace (interpersonal styles, different interpretations of English, formality and informality, non-verbal communication, etc.)
  • Mainstream North American culture compared to other cultures
  • Insights into what it’s like to be working in a foreign culture
  • Individual values vs. corporate expectations
  • How hierarchy influences our interactions at work
  • Different management styles and their impact on diverse individuals
  • Conversation style differences
  • Tips for speaking to employees who speak English as their second language
  • Differences in decision-making styles
  • The impact of culture on giving and receiving feedback in the workplace
  • How companies that take the time and effort to understand diversity, can have a competitive advantage in today’s global economy

 

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Bridging the Gap – Communicating Effectively with Different Generations in the Workplace

There has never been another time in history when so many different generations with such divergent views of the world and different work philosophies have been expected to team up and work together. The companies that learn to harness differences will be the most successful and the most creative. In this workshop participants will better understand what drives the generations in terms of:

  • Work ethic and sense of loyalty
  • View of authority
  • Management style
  • Motivations and turnoffs
  • Work/life balance

 

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