Awareness - Commonly used terms and basic concepts of DEI in the workplace. Alignment - Explore unconscious bias and how micro-aggressions impact relationships and results within the workplace. Action - Demonstrate how you can apply the essential concepts and tools of Allyship to create and sustain an inclusive workplace for everyone - regardless of backgrounds.

DURING THIS COURSE, MANAGERS WILL: Engage in interactive exercises to help them become more aware of how biases impact managers’ effectiveness and workplace results. Explore different scenarios that require them to think through situations as an inclusive manager—building trust with new direct reports during the onboarding phase, managing performance expectations, delivering feedback effectively, and coaching for success. Practice new behaviors that will help them establish stronger relationships and make better decisions as managers.

Explore the myriads of differences that affect team dynamics, recognize personal biases, and enhance communication for better teamwork. Focus on Visible and Invisible elements of diversity. Impact of bias on first impressions. Microaggressions.

This session will help learners identify and discuss the spectrum of disabilities and utilize inclusive practices to empower all employees, particularly those with disabilities.