About this class
Sensitivity training is crucial in creating a workplace that is inclusive, and a safe place for all to work. This course will look at interactions within a group, but will be more focused toward individuals behaviors and emotions. With our one-day, instructor-led Sensitivity Training workshop you will introduce topics to promote sensitivity, as well as the benefits that come along with it. It will also describe the steps that should be taken when it is determined that employees are not in compliance with the business? policy. This will then help to foster positive relationships between co-workers, and in turn benefit the whole organization
What you'll be able to do
- Benefits of sensitivity training
- Stereotypes
- Discrimination
- Sex and gender stereotypes
- Age
- Disabilities
- Religion
- Handline complaints
Before you attend
None
Course outline
Module 1Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop objectives
Module 2Introduction to Sensitivity Training
- Definition
- History
- Who Needs It?
- Goals
Module 3Benefits
- Raising Awareness
- Interaction
- Behavioral Changes
- Productive Workplace
Module 4Stereotypes
- Explicit
- Implicit
- Purpose
- Effects
Module 5Discrimination
- Employer Responsibility
- HR and Best Practices
- Elephant in the Room
- Overcoming Stereotypes
Module 6Sex and Gender Stereotypes
- Employer Responsibility
- HR and Best Practices
- Elephant in the Room
- Overcoming Stereotypes
Module 7Age
- Employer Responsibility
- HR and Best Practices
- Elephant in the Room
- Overcoming Stereotypes
Module 8Disabilities
- Employer Responsibility
- HR and Best Practices
- Elephant in the Room
- Overcoming Stereotypes
Module 9Religion
- Employer Responsibility
- HR and Best Practices
- Elephant in the Room
- Overcoming Stereotypes
Module 10Handling Complaints (I)
- Develop Process
- Publish Process
- Train Employees
- Assess the Effectiveness of the Process
Module 11Handling Complaints (II)
- Gather Information from the Complainant
- Evaluate the Credibility of the Complaint
- Interview Those Involved
- Take Action Against the Offender
Module 12Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
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