Sensitivity in Diversity

Description

Sensitivity training or diversity training, there are many names for the same goal:  creating a more inclusive workplace that capitalizes on differences.  There are many areas of focus in sensitivity training: empathy, respect for others and cooperation towards a common goal.  This type of training creates more positive and inclusive employees, a more profitable work culture, and a more positive work-life for all.

There are many areas that sensitivity training must address that are regulated by federal and state laws.   Diversity laws and enforcing guidelines must be followed by all businesses.  Severe penalties are in place for those who don’t follow them. Some of these areas include:

  • Race
  • Gender identification
  • Religion
  • Age
  • Disability

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction
    • Course Objectives ..
  • Module 1
    • Introduction to Sensitivity Training ..
    • Definition ..
    • History ..
    • Who Needs it? ..
    • Goals ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 2
    • Benefits ..
    • Raising Awareness ..
    • Interaction ..
    • Behavioral Changes ..
    • Productive Workplace ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 3
    • Stereotypes ..
    • Explicit ..
    • Implicit ..
    • Purpose ..
    • Effects ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 4
    • Discrimination ..
    • Employer Responsibility ..
    • HR and Best Practices ..
    • Elephant in the Room ..
    • Overcoming Stereotypes ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 5
    • Sex and Gender Stereotypes ..
    • Employer Responsibility ..
    • HR and Best Practices ..
    • Elephant in the Room ..
    • Overcoming Stereotypes ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 6
    • Age ..
    • Employer Responsibility ..
    • HR and Best Practices ..
    • Elephant in the Room ..
    • Overcoming Stereotypes ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 7
    • Disabilities ..
    • Employer Responsibilities ..
    • HR and Best Practices ..
    • Elephant in the Room ..
    • Overcoming Stereotypes ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 8
    • Religion ..
    • Employer Responsibilities ..
    • HR and Best Practices ..
    • Elephant in the Room ..
    • Overcoming Stereotypes ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 9
    • Handling Complaints (I) ..
    • Develop Process ..
    • Publish Process ..
    • Train Employees ..
    • Assess the Effectiveness of the Process ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 10
    • Handling Complaints (II) ..
    • Gather Information from the Complainant ..
    • Evaluate the Credibility of the Complaint ..
    • Interview Those Involved ..
    • Take Action Against the Offender ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Assessment
    • Post Test ..