Professional Development Guide

SPR 2016

Professional Programs Guide for Cornell ILR's professional programs

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2 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Emerging Trends: Recalibrating Diversity and Inclusion DV245 Recognize the shifting demographics, technology and globalization that are changing business needs. Identify key trends and understand their implications on the workforce, workplace and marketplace. Broaden and examine the implications for re-energizing, driving and sustaining D&I; initiatives in the face of multiple generations at work, new conversations on religion, race and multiple identities, cultural competence and other emerging issues. Effective Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) DV120 Learn how ERGs and affnity groups have emerged in the workplace as a standard component of D&I; initiatives to address issues of employee groups with shared interests. Examine characteristics of high-functioning ERGs, as well as leading practices in group formation and operation. Developing and Managing an Effective Supplier Diversity Program DV358 Gain knowledge and new insights about supplier diversity strategies and programs that allow many organizations to gain a competitive advantage. Learn how organizations have approached, designed and implemented supplier diversity in effort to build positive supplier diversity relationships, comply with government regulations, as well as measure and track success to realize business goals. Advanced Diversity and Inclusion Strategies DV320 Enhance D&I; strategies' relevance, vibrancy, effectiveness and connection to organizational vision and goals. This workshop introduces D&I; professionals to a unique assessment tool and a step-by-step strategic approach. Upgrade, relaunch or initiate a sustainable D&I; process that links to – and reinforces – an organization's strategic business objectives, mission and marketplace to ensure long-term culture change. The Law of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) CO100 Learn the latest information about federal, state and local EEO and affrmative action laws (see Page 4). On-Site Programs: Diversity and Inclusion All workshops and certifcates are available upon request as on-site programs and can be customized to meet the needs of your organization. For more information about on-site programs, contact Sandra Acevedo at 212.340.2819 or email ilrcustomerservice@cornell.edu. W O R K S H O P S Fundamentals of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives DV221 Use this workshop's step-by-step process to launch, enhance or revitalize initiatives and build core competencies. Learn to leverage developmental models and best practices to assess, optimize and drive effectiveness and sustainability of change initiatives linked to the organization's business objectives. Inclusive Diversity and Inclusion Talent Management DV227 Infuse talent management, recruiting, onboarding and retention with new ways to work, think and communicate. Broaden organizational context by leveraging the impact of applying a strategy for talent management. Recognize the impact of unconscious bias. Align business, talent management and D&I; as a systemic process. Effective Diversity and Inclusion Councils DV310 Learn how to launch and revitalize D&I; councils for successful impact in alignment with business strategy. Apply D&I; council best practices to gain increased effectiveness, performance and contribution within an organization. Diversity and Inclusion Education and Training DV350 Enhance critical skills for designing and implementing D&I; learning and development. Acquire the knowledge and tools to ensure that management and employees are educated to understand D&I; and have an experience that raises awareness and achieves behavior changes. Build upon techniques, models and ideas designed to drive D&I; messages and sustain key learnings. Competencies to Advance Diversity and Inclusion Strategies DV235 Assess key D&I; competencies that drive business imperatives to ensure alignment with the vision and mission. Learn strategies used by successful organizations and practice relevant skills for engaging employees. Leave with a toolkit that includes techniques to improve individual contribution, and a follow-up action plan to revitalize and sustain D&I; initiatives.

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