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The National MultiCultural Institute’s rigorous one- and three-day workshops are devoted to the multiple dimensions of one central topic which is presented in a safe and dynamic atmosphere. These one- and three-day programs serve people at all points on the cultural competence continuum: from individuals interested in developing a diversity and inclusion foundation to professionals ready for the next level of organizational capacity building. All workshops are built around NMCI’s proven framework, featuring four modules: Knowledge, Awareness, Skill-Building, and Action Planning.
Three-Day Workshops - Thursday, November 11, 10:00 am - Saturday, November 13, 5:30 pm
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Building Cultural Capabilities for an Inclusive Workplace (Introductory)
LeRoy Bostic and Emilio Williams
Organizations recognize the value and impact of diversity in the workplace. It is critical to effective inclusion initiatives to equip every employee and manager with knowledge and tools for becoming an effective member and leader of multicultural teams.
Participants will: 1) examine the importance of cultural diversity work for creating an inclusive workplace; 2) heighten awareness of one’s own cultural lenses and the impact of these lenses on individuals from other groups; 3) learn to recognize how cultural factors may be influencing interpersonal dynamics; and 4) develop strategies for contributing to an inclusive workplace.
Who Should Attend: Professionals who work in or manage a diverse workplace and are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone is able to contribute to shared goals.
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Implementing Organizational Culture Change
for Diversity and Inclusion (Advanced)
Manny Brandt and Dolores Fridge
Sustainable organizational change develops from a comprehensive and systemic approach.While stand-alone “special projects” have only short-term impact, diversity initiatives that are woven into the fabric of the organization promote sustainable and visible transformation. This workshop outlines NMCI’s well-tested framework for bringing diversity and inclusion into an organization’s core.
Participants will: 1) explore a comprehensive model for developing an organizational diversity initiative; 2) identify the key foundational elements essential for an effective diversity initiative; 3) discuss approaches to overcoming roadblocks and resistance to diversity initiatives; and 4) develop short- and long-term strategies for embedding diversity and inclusion into the organizational culture.
Who Should Attend: Experienced organizational development professionals working on a diversity initiative within their organizations or community. |
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Culture, Communication, and Conflict Resolution (Advanced)
Iantha Gantt-Wright and Martha G. Miller, Ph.D.
Communicating, whether in person, on the phone, or electronically is necessary in daily life. Conflict, whether big or small, is also unavoidable. Challenges are inherent in both areas, but add cultural differences to the mix, and the chances of conflict increase exponentially. This workshop examines the role personal and cultural values play in confrontation, and provides tools for quickly and respectfully resolving conflict.
Participants will: 1) examine how individuals’ different cultural lenses, behaviors, and communication styles can lead to conflict; 2) identify participants’ own cultural lenses to understand how they may impact interpersonal relationships; 3) develop skills for practicing effective cross-cultural communication; and 4) learn techniques for managing and resolving cross-cultural conflict.
Who Should Attend: Individuals who have participated in personal cultural awareness training and who wish to enhance their ability to resolve cross-cultural conflict.
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Training of Trainers
True organizational culture change occurs when individuals have continuous opportunities to learn and apply new knowledge and skills to work effectively in a diverse environment. NMCI’s time-tested Training of Trainers program builds internal capacity and results, not only by developing a cadre of organizational diversity trainers, but by establishing a team of diversity leaders. Professionals who take these sessions will have the capacity to work effectively in a multicultural environment and serve as models for other personnel, allowing organizations to leverage the benefits of staff diversity.
Training of Trainers I:
Facilitating Diversity Awareness Workshops (Intermediate)
Sue Brotherton, Ph.D. and Steven Rivelis
This workshop enables participants to develop the curriculum adaptation and training skills required to conduct diversity training that promotes individual behavior change. Participants learn NMCI’s cultural awareness curriculum, explore its design and construction, and examine philosophies underlying diversity training. Participants will design a one-day introductory diversity workshop, and practice facilitation skills by presenting one module.
Participants will also: 1) expand their knowledge of diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency; 2) practice and receive feedback on facilitation skills; and 3) acquire resources for adapting the curriculum to their setting.
Who Should Attend: Individuals who have participated in personal cultural awareness training and are responsible for training and professional development.
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Training of Trainers II:
Moving from Training to Facilitators (Advanced)
Ruth Littlejohn and Karyn Trader-Leigh
Behavioral change is most effective when it comes from within. Building on the knowledge base presented in Training of Trainers I, this session offers skills, practice, and feedback on how to facilitate sustainable transformation.
Participants will: 1) explore methods for creating a learning environment that extends beyond the training room; 2) develop techniques for assessing the needs of an organization and the training participants; 3) translate assessment results into a responsive curriculum; and 4) cultivate advanced facilitation skills for promoting behavior change.
Who Should Attend: Individuals with professional experience designing and delivering diversity training. Training of Trainers I is a prerequisite.
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One-Day Workshops - Friday, November 12, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Living in a World of Differences: Becoming a Cultural Ally (Introductory)
Tod Ewing and Maria Morukian
Cultural competency is a life-long journey, it is never too late to begin. In fact, whether you realize it, or not, you have been traveling on this path your entire life. You have absorbed direct and indirect messages from your family, friends, community, educational and career envrionments, and the meass media, among many other influencers. This workshop will help you become intentional in this process and give you the skills to become an active diversity ally.
Participants will: 1) heighten awareness of one’s own cultural lenses and the impact of these lenses on individuals from other groups; 2) explore how to move beyond personal biases to demonstrate how to build respectful cross-cultural relationships; and 3) develop personal strategies for becoming a cultural ally.
Who Should Attend: Individuals who are interested in beginning or going depper in their personal awareness work. |
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Preparing for the Future: Assessing Your Organizations
Mai Moua and Kelly Reid
Assessing where your organization or program is on the cultural competency continuum is one of the most important and most often overlooked elements of designing a focused and successful diversity initiative that yields measurable results.
Participants will: 1) become familiar with the foundational components of an organizational diversity assessment; 2) learn strategies for designing and conducting an assessment; and 3) develop skills for translating findings into a strategic plan for your diversity initiative.
Who Should Attend: Professionals who work in or manage a diverse workplace and who are interested in starting a diversity initiative.
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One-Day Workshops - Saturday, November 13, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Cultural Considerations in Assisting Victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Tanya M. Odom and Joy Zarembka
There are an estimated 200,000 trafficking victims in the U.S. at the present time, and the numbers are growing at an alarming rate. Understanding the cultural context of trafficking victims is essential to identifying and assisting them in accessing services, recovering from trauma, and building a new life.
This interactive workshop will: 1) enhance awareness of the role of cultural competence in identifying and serving survivors; 2) increase knowledge of cultural barriers that survivors and providers face; and 3) provide practical strategies to work effectively across cultural differences.
Who Should Attend: Service providers, victims' advocates, and law enforcement personnel working to identify and assist survivors of human trafficking.
Thanks to special funding, NMCI is able to offer this one-day workshop at the discounted rate of $50.00 / person.
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Evaluating Cultural Competency Initiatives
Maria Morukian and Mai Moua
More and more the leaders of organizational and programmatic diversity initiatives are being asked to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of their efforts.
This session will introduce participants to strategies and best practices for evaluating diversity programs. Participants will: 1) build knowledge around the principles and components of program evaluation; 2) learn methods for evaluating those hard-to-measure aspects of diversity and inclusion work; and 3) have the opportunity for handson practice in evaluation design and analysis.
Who Should Attend: Organizational development professionals who have an existing diversity initiative.
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