elearning Gender Awareness Course - Men & Women Working Together Bridging Gender Differences
Gender Awareness course for managers and employees designed to help men and women increase their knowledge and understanding of gender views and the impact of differences on work relationships and teamwork.
(PRWEB) December 1, 2004 -- Bridging Gender Differences Elearning
Course
One hour course avaliable 24 hours a day/7 days a week for all
managers and employees offered by the Diversity Academy, elearning division of
the Scottsdale National Gender Institute
Benefits to Business:
·More
productive working relationships between men and women
·Increased respect and
trust between men and women, men and men, women and women
·Less conflict,
miscommunication, and misunderstandings
Who Should
Participate:
·Anyone wanting to improve their ability to work effectively and
productively with all people
What:
·On-line courseware program based
on 10 years of research
.Recorded instructor-led content
.Exercises,
Individual participation
.Discussion board & consultation (available upon
request)
.Certificate of Completion
Why: Makes it easy for companies
to initiate a viable program to address gender issues in the
workplace
·Identify ingrained stereotypes and generalizations
·Develop a
common language
·Get everyone on “the same page”
·Create awareness to
accomplish workplace culture change
·1st step toward creating professional
work cultures where men and women work together with understanding, respect and
mutual empowerment
·Enhance productivity and retention
·Set the stage by
identifying any problems plus offer historical perspective
Topics
include:
.Gender as a taproot of diversity
.Understanding the effects of
individual filters such as values, gender views, generational views,
communication styles, and humor styles
.Generalizations and stereotypes (how
they differ)
.Recognize men and women as INDIVIDUALS
Program
Elements:
•Develop awareness & knowledge about similarities and
differences in gender culture/perspectives
•Understand the impact of
differences on work relationships and teams
•Learn tools for improving
cross-gender communication and effectiveness
·Gain sensitivity to appropriate
behavior at work
·Value & Manage Diversity of Perspectives in ones
self
.Develop an action plan for using new tools for greater cross-gender
effectiveness
“What’s next?”
Launch pad for additional learning,
creating culture change, and realigning the company for increased market
share
To enroll: call 480-473-0426; email e-mail protected from spam
bots; website www.gendertraining.com & www.diversityacademy.com
Individual and quantity pricing
available
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