Target Audience: Classified and university staff in pay bands 1 through 4 who manage teams, projects or individuals.
Course Description: A vital component of effective leadership in an increasingly diverse world is the ability to create a truly inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect, welcomed and able to do their best work. In this workshop, we will explore the barriers to effective teamwork and respectful communication, and examine the broad range of differences that can strengthen a workforce rather than weaken it.
Course Objectives: During the program, participants will:
- Explore and develop a broader and deeper understanding of the nature and impact of difference
- Gain insight into subtle biases and assumptions in language and behaviors
- Reflect on their ability to communicate effectively across difference
- Build their capacity for perspective-taking for team work
- Develop strategies to make the workplace more inclusive and therefore more effective
Date/Time/Location
November 17, 2009
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
The Inn at Virginia Tech
Cost
$100 per day, includes lunch
Instructor
Susanna C. RinehartDirector of Education for Diversity and Inclusion in the Office for Equity and Inclusion
Susanna C. Rinehart (PDF | 29KB)
How to Pay
University Organizational and Professional Development accepts three (3) forms of payment:
- Departmental ISR. See on-line instructions for completing an ISR through HokieMart.
HokieMart ISR procedures (PDF | 49KB)
- Foundation check
- Personal check
Checks should be made payable to the Treasurer, Virginia Tech and mailed to UOPD, Campus Mail #0538.