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Beyond Kumbayah: Elevating the Practice of Cultural Competency

Presenters: Joel A. Brown and Simma Lieberman

As the LGBT and ally community grows closer to full inclusion in the workplace, it is critical that it finds ways to include and create relationships with other diverse groups that have experienced many of the same hurdles in workplaces.

This webinar focuses on building cultural competency. It begins by understanding our own life experiences that helped shape who we are. Understanding your own life experiences and discovering the differences of those around us to create a stronger, more productive team is becoming a skill employees globally must acquire. It is vital that we move beyond diversity and understand the importance of cultural competency in every interaction we have.

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Building Bridges toward LGBT Diversity (Part I):  LGBT Concepts & Terminology

The Building Bridges Toward LGBT Diversity webinar series is a three-part training course conducted by certified Out & Equal trainers. This program can target senior executives, managers, human resources and diversity professionals, customer service representatives and the general employee population. Although based in corporate training, instructors have also worked with social services, faith communities, governmental and educational settings, and provide relevant examples based on the course attendees.

 

The course is designed to help employers get the most from all employees. This training fosters increased awareness to develop a healthier and safer workplace where all employees are engaged in the mission of the organization, increasing the level of comfort for all and improving communication between LGBT and straight employees and the customers they serve.

 

The LGBT Terminology & Concepts webinar includes:

  • Why this training is needed and provide a quick look at discrimination in the workplace and outcomes
  • The history of the LGBT community
  • The terminology and concepts around LGBT concepts of birth/assigned sex, gender identity, sexual orientation and gender expression
  • The myths and stereotypes of the LGBT community and in the hospitality industry

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Developing a Strong LGBT Ally Program

Presenter: David Hall

The key to full inclusion in the workplace for LGBT employees is the development of allies. Whether these allies are in management, HR, within our Employee Resource Groups or in our work groups, LGBT allies provide a voice and an outreach that directly impacts the policies, procedures and climate of the workplace. The purpose of this webinar is to discuss and develop action plans for engaging and working with LGBT allies to work toward LGBT workplace equality.

This webinar focuses identifying the concrete steps to take in changing corporate culture. To do this, we have Dr. David M. Hall, author of the book, "Allies at Work: Creating a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Inclusive Work Environment" to help examine the unique challenges of being out at work as LGBT people and analyze the ways to influence the culture, not just the policy and procedures. Using lecture, discussion and action planning work, the course will develop plans that can move from planning to results.

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Building Bridges toward LGBT Diversity (Part II):  The Business Case for LGBT Inclusion

The Building Bridges Toward LGBT Diversity webinar series is a three-part training course conducted by certified Out & Equal trainers. This program can target senior executives, managers, human resources and diversity professionals, customer service representatives and the general employee population. Although based in corporate training, instructors have also worked with social services, faith communities, governmental and educational settings, and provide relevant examples based on the course attendees.

 

The course is designed to help employers get the most from all employees. This training fosters increased awareness to develop a healthier and safer workplace where all employees are engaged in the mission of the organization, increasing the level of comfort for all and improving communication between LGBT and straight employees and the customers they serve.

 

The Business Case for LGBT Inclusion includes:

  • The business case covering national and state laws, company policies/benefits, recruiting, retention, promotion and customer service when employees are fully engaged

Why allies are needed to promote workplace equality
 

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Building Bridges toward LGBT Diversity (Part III): Action Planning

The Building Bridges Toward LGBT Diversity webinar series is a three-part training course conducted by certified Out & Equal trainers. This program can target senior executives, managers, human resources and diversity professionals, customer service representatives and the general employee population. Although based in corporate training, instructors have also worked with social services, faith communities, governmental and educational settings, and provide relevant examples based on the course attendees.

 

The course is designed to help employers get the most from all employees. This training fosters increased awareness to develop a healthier and safer workplace where all employees are engaged in the mission of the organization, increasing the level of comfort for all and improving communication between LGBT and straight employees and the customers they serve.

  

The third part of the series, Action Planning, includes:

  • The action planning for the workplace using internal resources and Out & Equal best practices to identify the next steps for LGBT workplace inclusion
  • Using case studies, best practices and small group discussion, this webinar provides the opportunity to determine the next steps toward LGBT workplace inclusion

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Train the Trainer, Pt. I

  

Out & Equal uses the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Diversity Leadership training program to break down barriers and fosters communication between LGBT and employees and their co-workers. Employees, diversity and affinity group leaders and human resources professionals can be certified to present the 60-90 minute LGBT Diversity Leadership discussions in the workplace through the Train the Trainer (TTT) course. 

The course is designed to help get the most out of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) employees and their coworkers by creating a more comfortable atmosphere within which to work. This training fosters alliances between LGBT and straight employees by opening up communication and developing a healthier workplace. An editable slide deck provided by Out & Equal and support from the Out & Equal Trainer's network provide continued support after the course.

 

Graduates will receive course materials and are approved to do presentations during 60 minute discussion groups or diversity groups in their workplace. Many of our trainers become more involved and assist Out & Equal certified staff to present trainings including Building Bridges and Train the Trainer at other locations. Certification to teach the LGBT Diversity class is good for two years from course completion.

 

Prerequisite: Completion of Building Bridges toward LGBT Diversity (3 part online course that is recorded and can be completed on your own schedule prior to the course)

 

The online version of Train the Trainer is divided into 3 webinar courses.

 

TTT Part I covers an introduction to being an Out & Equal trainer, the history, mission, scope of Out & Equal and review the LGBT Diversity Leadership slide deck

 

Objectives for Part I are:

  • To understand the mission and programs provided by Out & Equal
  • To understand the administration of the LGBT Diversity Leadership course
  • To be able to present the business case for LGBT diversity in the workplace

 

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Train the Trainer, Pt. II

Out & Equal uses the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Diversity Leadership training program to break down barriers and fosters communication between LGBT and employees and their co-workers. Employees, diversity and affinity group leaders and human resources professionals can be certified to present the 60-90 minute LGBT Diversity Leadership discussions in the workplace through the Train the Trainer (TTT) course.

 

The course is designed to help get the most out of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) employees and their coworkers by creating a more comfortable atmosphere within which to work. This training fosters alliances between LGBT and straight employees by opening up communication and developing a healthier workplace. An editable slide deck provided by Out & Equal and support from the Out & Equal Trainer's network provide continued support after the course.

 

Graduates will receive course materials and are approved to do presentations during 60 minute discussion groups or diversity groups in their workplace. Many of our trainers become more involved and assist Out & Equal certified staff to present trainings including Building Bridges and Train the Trainer at other locations. Certification to teach the LGBT Diversity class is good for two years from course completion.

 

Prerequisite: Completion of Building Bridges toward LGBT Diversity (3 part online course that is recorded and can be completed on your own schedule prior to the course)

 

The online version of Train the Trainer is divided into 3 webinar courses.

TTT Part II develops your skills as a training and ability to discuss and present LGBT diversity leadership materials.

Objectives for Part II are:

  • Identifying the role of training and facilitating in presentations
  • Review key adult learning and training tips to use in your presentations
  • Creating and telling your story to support LGBT Diversity Leadership objectives

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Train the Trainer, Pt. III

Out & Equal uses the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Diversity Leadership training program to break down barriers and fosters communication between LGBT and employees and their co-workers. Employees, diversity and affinity group leaders and human resources professionals can be certified to present the 60-90 minute LGBT Diversity Leadership discussions in the workplace through the Train the Trainer (TTT) course.

 

The course is designed to help get the most out of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) employees and their coworkers by creating a more comfortable atmosphere within which to work. This training fosters alliances between LGBT and straight employees by opening up communication and developing a healthier workplace. An editable slide deck provided by Out & Equal and support from the Out & Equal Trainer's network provide continued support after the course.

 

Graduates will receive course materials and are approved to do presentations during 60 minute discussion groups or diversity groups in their workplace. Many of our trainers become more involved and assist Out & Equal certified staff to present trainings including Building Bridges and Train the Trainer at other locations. Certification to teach the LGBT Diversity class is good for two years from course completion.

 

Prerequisite: Completion of Building Bridges toward LGBT Diversity (3 part online course that is recorded and can be completed on your own schedule prior to the course)

 

The online version of Train the Trainer is divided into 3 webinar courses.
 

TTT Part III is an interactive webinar that deals with how to answer questions that come up about LGBT Diversity Leadership materials, current events update and certification and reporting processes.

 

Objectives for Part III are:

  • Developing the ability to discuss the basic concepts of LGBT terminology and culture
  • Review steps to becoming an Out & Equal certified trainer

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Paradigm in Focus - How it Works

 

The Employee Progress Paradigm

 

One of the cornerstones of advancing workplace equality is the creation of an LGBT Employee Resource Group (ERG). ERGs come together for a common purpose and work to change organizational policies, procedures and workplace climate. ERGs make significant advances over the years toward LGBT inclusion. But often, after a few years of powerful work, the progress of an ERG may falter. The leaders are worn out or need to move on to other job priorities. The group can't identify what their next steps should be and progress just doesn't seem fast enough.

 

What tools can be used when a group gets stuck or is having difficulty getting started? Using a systemic and programmatic approach, Liz Winfeld will present The Employee Progress Paradigm.

 

Paradigm in Focus - How it Works focuses on the paradigm model as an outline and process you can follow to keep people moving, engaged and working together. In this first program, you'll learn how to create functional goals from mission statements and achievable, actionable items from your goals. You'll also learn how to plot out those actionable items in a time/space continuum based on reality and not unrealistic expectations.

 

Speaker: Liz Winfeld is principal of Common Ground, an education consulting firm specializing in workplace diversity specific to sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and gender roles. She provides customized, leading-edge education on these topics to organizations of all kinds throughout the world. She is the author of Straight Talk about Gays in the Workplaceand lives with her partner in all things on both coasts.

 

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Transgender Intensive, Pt. I

Transgender Intensive Part I forms a basic foundation using definitions, history and cultural foundations to develop cultural competency on transgender individuals. This course is the opportunity to get to know more about transgender people!

Objectives for Part I are:
* State the significance of transgender in the context of broader diversity issues
* Evaluate myths and stereotypes about people who identify as transgender
* Discuss the impact of transphobia on workplace and customer relationships

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Transgender Intensive Part II

Transgender Intensive Part II looks at the workplace issues regarding transgender employees to include managing transitions, developing allies, and an introduction to the legal issues to create an inclusive including policy and benefits. This course creates the business case for transgender employees.

Objectives for Part II are:
* Discuss the impact of transphobia on workplace and customer relationships
* Understand the business case covering laws, company policies/benefits, and key issues when working to create an environment where transgender employees are fully engaged
* Be familiar with the steps to becoming an ally to the transgender community and workplace equality

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