Workforce Development Monthly Workshop: Managing a Diverse Workforce Part 2: Organizational Examination

Managing a Diverse Workforce Part 2: Organizational Examination

(Pre-requisite: Workshop 1 is preferred)

Workshop #2 prepares leaders by looking at their organizations in a non-judgmental, gracious and affirming environment. Topics of discussion include: structural and institutional racism, how to create an inclusive culture that leverages the strength of diversity, and concepts behind barriers to an inclusive culture. Knowledge of the competencies learned in this course benefit organizations by teaching managers and organizational leaders the knowledge and skills 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. Managing a Diverse Workforce is a two-part leadership series that prepares organizational leaders, managers, and/or supervisors for our changing population. Each session will provide an introduction and overview for self and organizational examination. Beginning and advanced trainings are available and can be customized to meet your organizational needs through the Skagit Valley College Customized Training Program.

Please note: Workshops run during the lunch hour to make it convenient for our business partners, though we do not provide lunch. This helps us to conduct the workshops at a minimum cost for our participants. However, participants are more than welcome to bring in their own lunch and beverages.