Globalization is a reality for us and the content of our training material reflects the changing business landscape. Although many of the companies we work with continue to focus on the dimensions of difference evident in the U.S., there are a significant number of our clients that are actively seeking international solutions and we’ve taken that challenge head-on. The proposed e-learning course is designed and developed to speak to a ‘world’ audience on the topic of diversity and can be translated into multiple languages. Written specifically to address a global audience, all of the content within the International Advantage is designed to ensure participants gain a better understanding of their individual, regional, and global differences.
Building Multicultural Competencies:
Knowledge and awareness are the first steps in leveraging the power of diversity for competitive advantage in the marketplace. The proposed courseware will provide numerous opportunities for individuals to not only learn from others, but also test their own skills and multicultural aptitude as they work through the content. Participants will build their interpersonal skills and knowledge of various cultures to enhance their confidence in dealing with those who are different from them. Specific skill sets can be incorporated into ‘customized’ modules on a region/country-wide basis to reinforce desired competencies.
Interactivity:
The EDGE Advantage© is one of the most dynamic and interactive diversity e-learning courses on the market today with literally dozens of opportunities for participants to actively participate in the course. Delivered through a ‘virtual team’ approach, the participant becomes the 8th member of the team and is often asked to register their opinion and/or reaction to the material being presented. That approach, along with a wide variety of learning exercises, keeps the participant’s attention and ensures active involvement. A variety of interactive exercises are used to explore how we’re taught to think and feel about differences…and how this influences our behavior with people who are different from ourselves. Increased understanding is at the very core of the second module, The Awareness Edge©, as participants learn how increased awareness of differences and proactive efforts to include others can improve product development, innovation, employee development/contribution, business decisions and customer service. Key pointers on business practices/etiquette around the world are also included in this module to increase participant comfort in interacting with people from different cultures.
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