In today’s multiethnic and multicultural workplace, it is imperative to address diversity issues strategically and professionally. The first step in doing this is to develop a committed and informed group of employees who are willing to take on and address the issues and challenges of building a cohesive workforce despite apparent differences. This step can help your organization improve productivity and profits and assist with employee retention, talent recruitment, and innovation.

All companies and organizations have a “why” behind what they do. This first module will guide you through laying down your foundation for building a successful Diversity Taskforce. This module will:

• Help you define diversity in your organization’s standards.
• Address what you need to know about diversity.
• Explain why the team you are developing is essential.
• Guide you through setting the responsibilities of your team.

What Will I Learn?

• How to state reasons why a diversity task force is essential to the success of your organization.
• How to identify who should comprise an effective diversity task force.
• How to summarize techniques that will allow a diversity task force to function effectively and efficiently.
• How to develop a written action plan to outline your role in developing a diversity task force for your organization.