Goals and Objectives
Over time and now very drastically, the Canadanian population has increased in diversity with people immigrating from all walks of life and contributing greatly to the Canadian workforce . More than ever, a workplace is a diverse collection of individuals proud of who they are: their gender, their sexual orientation, their religion, their ethnic background, and all the other components that make an individual unique
Cultural awareness is achieved when all employees in a company can appreciate the benefits of cultural diversity. The numerous benefits of cultural diversity stem from the fact that people from different cultures bring different perspectives to the table, introducing new ideas, perspectives and personalities into strategic planning processes and workplace activities in general. A culturally diverse and aware workforce can create a company culture of mutual respect and dignity, garnering a reputation as a fair employer in the job market.
The challenge becomes: how can we make these diverse individuals work as a team? We all know what happens to organizations that don’t have effective teamwork: they fail. Failing to embrace diversity can also have serious legal costs for organizations.
This training/ information module website is aimed at helping employers, employees and others alike on cultural diversity and awareness.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, you will:
• Understand what cultural diversity is and understand its importance in the workplace
• Understand how culture affects communication
• Have an appreciation for the cultural diversity in the Canadian Workplace
• Be able to handle diversity-related conflicts
• Understand your own responsibility in promoting diversity in the workplace
Now Take a Moment to reflect on what your personal goals for understanding cultural competence are and write them down:
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Cultural awareness is achieved when all employees in a company can appreciate the benefits of cultural diversity. The numerous benefits of cultural diversity stem from the fact that people from different cultures bring different perspectives to the table, introducing new ideas, perspectives and personalities into strategic planning processes and workplace activities in general. A culturally diverse and aware workforce can create a company culture of mutual respect and dignity, garnering a reputation as a fair employer in the job market.
The challenge becomes: how can we make these diverse individuals work as a team? We all know what happens to organizations that don’t have effective teamwork: they fail. Failing to embrace diversity can also have serious legal costs for organizations.
This training/ information module website is aimed at helping employers, employees and others alike on cultural diversity and awareness.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, you will:
• Understand what cultural diversity is and understand its importance in the workplace
• Understand how culture affects communication
• Have an appreciation for the cultural diversity in the Canadian Workplace
• Be able to handle diversity-related conflicts
• Understand your own responsibility in promoting diversity in the workplace
Now Take a Moment to reflect on what your personal goals for understanding cultural competence are and write them down:
1. ............................................................
2. ............................................................
3. ............................................................
4. ............................................................
5. ............................................................