Diversity & Sensitivity

Community as a Context for Sensitivity Training
1 or 2 hours
The many notions surrounding "community" can be valuable tools for training in the areas of sensitivity, diversity and multiculturalism. This session is an opportunity for professionals who do training to gain sensitivity presentation tips from a professional trainer including activities, resources and processing techniques. A complete handout assists participants in designing their own workshops and style of presenting.

Defining Diversity Differently
minimum 2 hours
It's time to move beyond "tolerance" the different cultures, interests, sexual orientations, races, physical appearances, etc. found in today's society to "celebrating" such differences. This session challenges individuals to examine their level of understanding of a variety of populations through a host of individual and group exercises and experiences. How to give a caring response to inappropriate behaviors, factual information about the diversity in our lives, and the motivation to become understanding makes this training an essential component of staff development, educational programs and employee enhanced efforts.

What Did You Say? Gender Issues in Communication
1 to 2 hours
Ever feel as if you were speaking a different language? Ever desire to be more informed about the influence of culture and gender on how you interact or do business with others? This informative and practical session will present the research on gender differences in communication and how these generalizations - once recognized - can interfere or assist you - in getting your goals accomplished. Considerable demographic data is offered to enhance participants understanding.