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Implicit Bias- April 15, 2021 This interactive course explores what implicit bias is, types of implicit biases, understanding them, what effects they can cause and how to address them. This virtual training session will be facilitated by Citywide Training & Development (CTD), a division of the City of Columbus Human Resources Department. Session Descriptions Download the flyer

Language at Work- Humor or Harassment?- May 13, 2021 "It was just a joke!", is sometimes the response when confronted about inappropriate language at work. This course discusses issues related to off-color jokes/commentaries at work versus free speech and how to be an active bystander should you find yourself in a situation where you hear or observe offensive language. This virtual training session will be facilitated by Citywide Training & Development (CTD), a division of the City of Columbus Human…

Let's Start the Conversation about Race- June 10, 2021 Do you avoid conversations about race? Ever imagine that conversation going bad? Or question whether or not you're prepared for the conversation? Well, the truth is you're not alone, as a matter of fact most people avoid talking about race in the US and all around the world. But those days are over! In the Let's Start the Conversation session you will discover how to communicate successfully, confidently, and courageously. This…

What If? A Conversation on Inclusion & Diversity (Part I)- July 8, 2021 Based on the Book "What If: Short Stories to Spark Diversity Dialogue" by Steve L. Robbins. What If? delivers a highly creative and innovative new way to explore the issues that dominate today's multicultural, multi-ethnic workplace. To the twenty-five witty yet inspiring stories in this collection, Steve Long-Nguyen Robbins has added tips and suggestions for putting these key learnings into action. Combined, What If? offers a powerful…

Let's Talk about Privilege Privilege is a special right or advantage available to a particular person or group. Having privilege does not mean that someone has not experienced hardships, but it does mean having unearned benefits received by nature of one's identity. Identities including but not limited to sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, language, ability, and yes race. Privilege is a tricky subject to talk about. Thinking about privilege and challenging it is an ongoing exercise. Let's talk about it.…

Being Civil in a Diverse Workplace It's not always a given that you will like the people that you work with, but it is still necessary to be civil to one another in order to maintain an environment conducive for working. In this session, participants will explore various techniques for overcoming conflict, bullying and rudeness. Cultural sensitivity and its necessity in the workplace will also be covered in this interactive session. Kenston Henderson Sr. This virtual training session will be…