Managing Diversity

The modern South African work environment is governed by a myriad of policies and legal obligations relating to Employment Equity, Affirmative Action and BEE. Outside of this legislative framework aimed at empowering individuals and building a diverse and equal society there is a real need for people to meet each other beyond their personal prejudice, stereotypes and the confines of their beliefs and past experiences.

Embracing diversity, building understanding and compassion within teams for each other and breaking down interpersonal barriers built on prejudice is an amazing way of unlocking potential in teams and in organisations.

This course is aimed at bringing individuals and teams closer together by building a greater appreciation for and understanding of diversity. This increases teamwork, productivity and team relations and contributes to a healthier organisational culture.

This (Building a better life of freedom, opportunity and prosperity) needs unity of purpose. It needs action. It requires us all to work together to bring an end to division, an end to suspicion and build a nation united in our diversity." - Nelson R. Mandela (1994)

Learning Objectives

To identify and explore the nature of diversity in the working environment as it relates to aspects of race, gender, disability, language, sexual orientation, age and beliefs.
To understand and explore the nature of prejudice, discrimination and stereotypes.
To explore the relationship between diversity and personal, cultural and organisational values.
To develop the capacity to harness diversity to make teams more effective, productive and integrated within the workplace.
To build an appreciation for each other's differences and to recognise the value added to the team by these differences.
To understand the difference needs of diverse groups of individuals in the workplace.
To explore the consequences of diversity in teams.
To develop the ability to deal with disagreements and conflicts arising from diversity amongst individuals and groups.
To build greater compassion and understanding in diverse teams.
To celebrate the richness of the diverse South African heritage.

Duration

This programme lasts for 2 to 5 days, depending on client needs and programme level.

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