The Diversipro Management Series
DiversiPro presents a full day of speakers and workshops designed specifically for managers from all sectors - from governments to arts organizations, and broadcasters to bankers. The management series, offered on March 10 at the Innoversity Summit will focus on responding to one of the most challenging aspects of diversity initiatives: the human side.
Lunch is provided.
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The PROBLEM WITH DIVERSITY
Presenters:
Dr. Alison Konrad
Susan Marjetii, Regional Director, CBC Radio
Date: March 10, 2009
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Over and over again, we hear that diversity is good for companies. It makes them stronger - better connected, more productive and more innovative. Oh really? It turns out that for many of us, being inclusive goes against the grain. Dr. Alison Konrad, professor of organizational development at the Richard Ivey School of Business and a DiversiPro associate, has written a seminal paper explaining why diversity and inclusion take work... and why it's worth it. DiversiPro proudly presents Dr. Alison Konrad, as she takes Summit participants (managers) through the challenges and solutions of diversity.
Dr. Konrad will also be joined by a special guest, CBC Radio's Regional Director Susan Marjetti, who will talk firsthand about how leveraging diversity - and overcoming challenges - has strengthened her CBC Radio programs and teams.
Limited Capacity (40)
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Culture EQ leadership: capturing people's hearts & minds in diversity initiatives
(a two-part session)
Presenter:
Dr. Billy Vaughn
Date: March 10, 2009
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Resistance to cultural diversity initiatives challenges the most seasoned leader. One reason is that diversity leaders lack the skills needed to manage emotional reactions to cultural diversity programs. This two-part workshop provides an overview of how "Cultural EQ", a fundamental part of cultural diversity leadership competence, is a critical skill for effectively realizing the diversity initiative.
The workshop will benefit organizational leaders, human resource officers, diversity managers, organizational development specialists, training professionals, and student services professionals. Part One provides an overview of cultural EQ leadership; in Part Two, participants will learn basic skills and put them into practice.
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Mentoring: partnering across difference
Presenters:
Dr. Alison Konrad
Cynthia Reyes, Managing Partner, Diversipro
Derek Lett, Ontario Public Service
Date: March 10, 2009
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Mentoring someone from a different culture, be it age, religion, ethnicity, ability, or sexual
orientation can be challenging. It can also be very rewarding. Join
Dr. Alison Konrad and Cynthia Reyes, DiversiPro change management specialist, for
their highly acclaimed interactive seminar on the important role of mentoring
and reciprocal mentoring in invigorating organizations.
Special guest Derek
Lett of the Ontario Public Service Diversity Office will share his office's
experiences in implementing a reciprocal mentoring program in the OPS.
Limited Capacity (40)
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| All proceeds from the DiversiPro Management Series will benefit Innoversity, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to innovation, creativity and diversity. DiversiPro is the management training sponsor of the Innoversity Summit. |
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