A simple and yet comprehensive approach to promoting inclusion.
Research shows that cultural diversity is good for business. In reality, navigating unique perspectives, styles and priorities is not easy. Diversity is only half of the D&I picture. Creating a diverse culture requires another level of effort.
Diversity and inclusion is not a nice-to-have HR initiative. A study by Harvard Business Review found diverse teams are able to problem-solve faster. They make more informed and better decisions, which results in greater profits. Diversity is a serious competitive advantage and has a direct impact on your bottom line.
No matter the organization, you are likely dealing with bias among your talent in one form or another. Consider that “nice” people and “good” people can still engage in hurtful behavior or ineffective practices. The application of bias can reduce trust between team members, hinder performance and sustain inequitable systems. Recognizing the impact of bias and developing strategies for minimizing the application of bias will help participants become stronger allies for equity and inclusion within their organizations.
We often give little thought to the quality of everyday communication in our workplace. However, business writing, when done well, improves your professionalism and makes you stand out at your job. This course will help you dress up your writing and ensure that you are always clear, professional and correct.
Adapt your writing in response to people and situations to improve your performance. This course includes a free writing sample review.
Resilient organizations are those that don’t stop innovating. Many businesses have been forced to adapt for short-term survival, but keeping a long-term innovation strategy in focus will ensure continued and sustainable growth. Every team who hasn’t, can’t, or won’t innovate has a story about why the overused “i” word continues to elude them. This class is not going to be how to have a better brainstorming session. Our time together will dig into the elements necessary to create the conditions for innovation.
Coaching is a powerful tool for effective leadership. Leaders who use coaching have more engaged employees motivated to do great work. But did you know the coach approach can be applied to your day-to-day life? Help teams (wherever they may be) thrive with a culture of empowerment and accountability.
Among all the positive traits effective leaders bring to the workplace, one attribute that is more reliable in predicting overall success than our intelligence – our emotional intelligence.
Profitable relationships are the key to any successful enterprise. Develop the skills necessary to establish and maintain a productive working relationship with both outside clients and among individuals within your organization. Even if you cannot command compliance, you can get enthusiastic cooperation. Learn the framework to gain support from key people in the organization.
Leverage influence to achieve new levels of success and build a more committed team.