Diversity, Cultural Competence, Equity, and Unconscious Bias

Understanding the Connection between Diversity, Cultural Competence, Equity, and Unconscious Bias

In today’s ever-evolving workplace, having a solid understanding of diversity, cultural proficiency, equity and unconscious bias is paramount. This comprehensive training program will provide invaluable insight into these concepts and how they affect the workplace environment. Acquiring this knowledge can be instrumental in enabling individuals to build successful relationships with their colleagues from different cultures.

During this training, participants will come to understand the positive aspects of having a diverse workforce, how to cultivate cultural competency, and discern between equity and equality. Additionally, they’ll be exposed to the consequences of unconscious bias in the workplace including its implications for interviewing/recruiting practices as well as judgment among coworkers – ultimately learning how to establish a secure atmosphere that promotes inclusion.

This comprehensive training program is tailored for those at all levels of the corporate ladder who wish to further their knowledge of essential concepts and how they influence their work environment. Through lectures, group conversations, and interactive activities we ensure that partakers get a hands-on experience with the content so that it can be applied in any situation.

Key Topics Covered:

• Definition of diversity and its significance in the workplace
• Benefits of a diverse workforce
• Definition of cultural competence and its importance in the workplace
• Steps involved in becoming culturally competent
• Definition of equity and its significance in the workplace
• Differences between equality and equity
• How equity can be achieved in the workplace
• Definition of unconscious bias and its impact on the workplace
• How unconscious biases are formed and perpetuated
• Steps that can be taken to reduce the impact of unconscious biases in the workplace
• Impact of these concepts on the interviewing and recruitment process
• Impact of unconscious bias on the judgment of coworkers
• Impact of these concepts on creating a safe and inclusive workplace

Learning Outcomes:

• Through this workshop, participants will gain a more profound comprehension of diversity, cultural competence, equity, and unconscious bias concepts – not to mention the influence they have on workplace dynamics.
• Participants will gain a better understanding of how to leverage the strength and resources that come with embracing diversity in their workforce, as well as the key steps required for becoming culturally competent.
• Attendees will have a profound understanding of both equality and equity, as well as comprehend why attaining fairness in the workplace is paramount.
• Attendees will uncover how unconscious bias can affect the workplace and explore strategies to lower its influence.
• Individuals will gain valuable insight that can be applied to their day-to-day work life. This knowledge will enable them to create a more inclusive environment through the reduction of unconscious bias and an increase in diversity awareness, cultural sensitivity, and overall equality.

Note: This training program can be tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of your organization. Contact us for more information.

Testimonials:

★★★★  “I came away from this training program with a deeper understanding of diversity, cultural competence, equity, and unconscious bias. The facilitators were knowledgeable and made the learning fun. I would recommend this training to anyone looking to increase their knowledge in these areas!” – Felix S.

★★★★★ “This program was an eye opener for me! I had a very basic understanding of these concepts before attending, but after taking the program I gained an in-depth knowledge that has helped me at work.” – Beatrice M.