LAM1801 - CME/CMLE - Discovering Your Own Diversity-LAM1801

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The AACP Leadership Institute, led by coaches Lothi Mulder and Catherine Stekenas, offers a course focused on understanding and appreciating diversity, inclusiveness, and biases within personal and professional contexts. Participants will explore different dimensions of diversity, including primary aspects like race and gender, and secondary ones such as education and political beliefs. The course emphasizes cultural identity, social identity, and the impact of socialization on individual roles. It advocates for voluntary diversity training to encourage acceptance and reduce biases in the workplace, highlighting effective diversity programs that improve organizational innovation and competitiveness. Through the course, participants are guided to reflect on personal diversity goals and develop action plans. Key areas such as knowledge, understanding, acceptance, and behavior are explored to enhance one's ability to interact within diverse environments. The ultimate aim is to foster inclusivity, respect, and a sense of belonging among diverse workforces, thus benefiting organizations both socially and economically.

Keywords

diversity

inclusiveness

biases

cultural identity

diversity training

organizational innovation