SVC/EDASC Workforce Development Monthly Workshop: Managing a Diverse Workforce Part I: Self Examination with Kimberly Harris

The demographics of the United States are rapidly changing. By 2050 the United States will become a minority-majority nation. Are you as an organizational leader, manager, or supervisor prepared to manage a diverse workforce? Managing a Diverse Workforce is a two-part leadership series that prepares organizational leaders, managers, and/or supervisors for our changing population and workforce demographic. This is a shorter version of the two-part leadership series, and each session will provide participants with an introduction and overview for self and organizational examination. Workshop 1 prepares leaders by looking within themselves to learn in a non-judgmental, gracious and affirming environment. Workshop topics will include: terms and definitions on diversity, the four types of racism, bias, prejudice, privilege, micro-aggressions as well as taking private assessments to reveal your personal biases. We will also identify resources for further learning and exploration. Knowledge of the competencies learned in this course benefit organizations by helping their leaders be more aware of self-bias and prejudice to create an organizational culture of appreciation for diversity and inclusion. Kimberly Harris, M. Ed., has a background in education and social justice activism, and provides training in cultural awareness for higher education institutions, communities, businesses and social service agencies. Kimberly is trained to facilitate conversations about race, class and gender to promote diversity and inclusion at the workplace.