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| Class/ Online | Classroom |
| Date | April 11, 2019 |
| Time | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Venue | Mandarin Orchard Singapore 333 Orchard Road Singapore 238867 |
| Fee | 7% GST will apply SGD 480.003 & above: SGD460.00 each For Member SGD 456 3 & above: SGD437 each |
| Note | Two tea breaks and buffet lunch will be served. Limited complimentary car parking coupons are available upon request. |
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Diversity comes in many forms: gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, culture, socioeconomic background, etc. All of these contribute to an individual’s unique experience of the world.
As demographic shifts and global markets emerge, workplace diversity has become necessity to stay competitive. Diversity is no longer a buzzword for organisations to show their commitment to embracing differences and change. Rather, it has become a global movement. Organisations have reaped tremendous benefits from diverse perspectives, from sparking innovation to better customer retention to attracting top talent and many more.
However, having a diverse workforce alone does not lead to a better workplace or immediate success. A well-thought out strategy and mindful steps need to be in place for a diverse workforce to flourish.
The Diversity in the Workplace programme offers a holistic and wide-ranging perspective on diversity strategies across various global companies and how your workforce can transform to become ever more successful!
As demographic shifts and global markets emerge, workplace diversity has become necessity to stay competitive. Diversity is no longer a buzzword for organisations to show their commitment to embracing differences and change. Rather, it has become a global movement. Organisations have reaped tremendous benefits from diverse perspectives, from sparking innovation to better customer retention to attracting top talent and many more.
However, having a diverse workforce alone does not lead to a better workplace or immediate success. A well-thought out strategy and mindful steps need to be in place for a diverse workforce to flourish.
The Diversity in the Workplace programme offers a holistic and wide-ranging perspective on diversity strategies across various global companies and how your workforce can transform to become ever more successful!
Objective
- Define diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Identify the potential benefits of building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace
- Recognise the various types of biases that limits diversity, inclusion and success
- Gain insight into your own perspective of diversity
- Identify and remove barriers to diversity in the workplace
- Discuss strategies and action that can be taken to foster an inclusive work environment
Outline
- Define the meaning and importance of diversity in the workplace
- Explore success stories of various large global companies
- Discover how embracing diversity can bring great benefit to individuals and organisations, which can include attracting talent, spurring innovation, among many others.
- Identify and remove barriers and biasses that limit diversity in the workplace
- Strategise and take action to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace
Outcomes
- Be the ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion in your workplace
- Recognise the various barriers and biases in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Form a preliminary strategy and next steps in promoting diversity in the workplace
Who should attend
- Leaders and Managers - who want to build an inclusive organisation and harness the benefits of diversity
- HR professionals - who want identify and remove barriers to diversity. Create diversity and inclusion strategies for the workplace
- Professionals who want to promote diversity, improve workplace effectiveness and foster an environment of inclusion and innovation
- Individuals who have a passion for personal development, relating to people from different cultures and supporting harmony and collaboration across different cultural groups.
Methodology
Presentations, facilitation, interactivity, role-plays, games and discussions will give participants the opportunity to assimilate knowledge, change mind-set and apply skills. Participants will find this workshop informative, energetic, interactive and practical.
Ling Ling Tai's Profile
For more than a decade, Ling Ling has been in corporate training, learning and development for Fortune 500 companies in the technology and travel industry. She has impacted audiences across 21 different countries in America, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
She had lived in 6 different countries and had first-hand experience of intercultural challenges and opportunities, both in life and work. She is known for her ability to reach out, connect and engage with audiences of varying cultures.
In 2009, she had the privilege to speak at the Women’s Conference of the British Psychology Society in Windsor, United Kingdom. With an MSc in Psychology from the UK, she is a member for the British Psychology Society (BPS).
She had also obtained a Training Professional Certificate from the University of Southern Mississippi, USA and a professional member of the Association of Talent Development (ATD). In 2017, obtained an Advanced Professional Certificate with the Cultural Intelligence Centre, in Dubai. UAE.
Currently, she is on a mission to support individuals and organisations to prepare, perform and succeed in this globalised world.
She had lived in 6 different countries and had first-hand experience of intercultural challenges and opportunities, both in life and work. She is known for her ability to reach out, connect and engage with audiences of varying cultures.
In 2009, she had the privilege to speak at the Women’s Conference of the British Psychology Society in Windsor, United Kingdom. With an MSc in Psychology from the UK, she is a member for the British Psychology Society (BPS).
She had also obtained a Training Professional Certificate from the University of Southern Mississippi, USA and a professional member of the Association of Talent Development (ATD). In 2017, obtained an Advanced Professional Certificate with the Cultural Intelligence Centre, in Dubai. UAE.
Currently, she is on a mission to support individuals and organisations to prepare, perform and succeed in this globalised world.
