Navigate Respect Age Ethnic Racial Differences

Tags: Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity enriches the workplace, as long as everyone is respectful of differences. Leverage diversity on your team.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.4

- Work across generations
- Learn from diversity
- Treat everyone with respect

What you'll learn

Work across generations

Learn from diversity

Treat everyone with respect

Say & do the right things

* Requirements

* You will need Adobe Acrobat to download PDFs
* You will need internet access. Google Chrome
* Internet Explorer or Safari are preferred browsers to open links to interactive lessons

Description

Do generational differences in your workplace affect communication, collaboration & productivity? Do you know how to make your workplace a safe & respectful space? Make everyone in your workplace feel welcome by learning to treat ethnic, racial & age differences with respect. Acknowledging differences, treating everyone with respect & knowing what to do when you make a mistake will help you move beyond differences & leverage diversity to your advantage with a few simple steps.

Course 1: Navigate the 4 Generational Workplace

Understand & overcome the challenges of working in a multigenerational environment with these simple steps to leverage age diversity.

Work Across Generations
Focus on People
Learn from One Another

Course 2: Respect Ethnic & Racial Differences

Foster a safe & respectful workplace by learning how to treat ethnic & racial differences with respect.

Say the Right Thing
Make It Right
Show Respect for All
Be the Change

This two course bundle will teach you to navigate the 4 generational workplace & respect ethnic & racial differences. It includes dynamic video, interactive practice lessons, tips from industry leaders, & downloadable PDFs. Each component is designed to be completed in short time allotments, or all at once, to suit your schedule. It will take approximately 1 hour to complete both courses.

Create a safe & respectful environment for all with these important lessons from Eleventure.

Who this course is for:

This course can help everyone navigate workplace differences

Course content

12 sections • 26 lectures

Course 1 – Navigate the 4 Generational Workplace 2 lectures

Work Across Generations Preview 01:05

Working in a multigenerational workplace may cause conflict, but it also provides a wealth of learning opportunities for all involved.

Coming of Age Preview 1 page

As lifespans increase, our culture shifts into an aging society. “Coming of Age in Aging America” considers how this global change will affect all aspects of our daily lives & transform how we think about work.

Examine Yourself 2 lectures

Identify Your Generation Preview 01:11

The generation you belong to may subtly shape how you view the world. Understand why awareness of your generational viewpoint is a valuable asset to make the most out of your workplace.

Find Your Preference Preview 1 page

How do you prefer to communicate & problem solve? Notions about the best way to deal with these topics are often rooted in generational approaches. Take this short assessment to see which generation aligns with your personal preference.

Define Differences 2 lectures

Align History & Generations Preview 02:47

Which generation are you a part of? Discover the broad differences between the generations & see where you fall.

Communicate with Everyone Preview 1 page

Watch these case studies to see how team members from different generations have different perspectives on common office conflicts.

Move Beyond Stereotypes 2 lectures

Focus on People Preview 01:42

Generalizations can lead to misunderstandings & false expectations. Learn how to accommodate age diversity & see your coworkers as unique individuals.

Evaluate the Science Preview 1 page

Dive into a study from AchieveGlobal that questions the science behind generational differences & encourages you to challenge stereotypes to make your workplace better.

Align Strengths 3 lectures

Learn from One Another Preview 01:07

Many organizations partner colleagues together to learn from one another. Consider the different ways you might leverage generational diversity to share knowledge within your team.

Plan Your Professional Development Preview 1 page

Fill in this chart to help you reflect upon your own skills & the skills of others to see which colleagues might make your strongest partners.

Connect with Millennials Preview 1 page

Millennials are a much maligned generation, but Justin Hale thinks they might be the greatest communicators yet. Dive into his video to shift your beliefs on Millennials.

Put It to Work 3 lectures

1 More Thing about Navigating the 4 Generational Workplace Preview 01:11

Think about this final piece of advice on bringing your team together for monthly learning sessions as you navigate the 4 generational workplace.

Summary - Tips & Tools to Navigate the 4 Generational Workplace Preview 3 pages

Use the tips & tools in this printable PDF to help you navigate the 4 generational workplace.

Navigate the 4 Generational Workplace

Assess your readiness to navigate the 4 generational workplace. You need an 80% to pass.

Course 2 – Respect Ethnic & Racial Differences 1 lectures

Foster Trust & Respect Preview 01:49

Failure to treat differences with respect can lead to uncomfortable situations & maybe even legal trouble. Opt to treat everyone with respect instead & enrich your workplace.

Use Respectful Language 2 lectures

Say the Right Thing Preview 04:54

Words are powerful tools that can be used to help or hurt others. Discover the definitions behind some common terms relating to racial & ethnic differences to help you say the right thing.

Words, Words, Words Preview 1 page

Explore some phrases you may have heard & learn if they are safe for you to use in the workplace.

Acknowledge Limits & Seek Answers 2 lectures

Make It Right Preview 02:32

It's uncomfortable when we make mistakes, especially if those mistakes hurt someone. Learn what you can do to make it right when things go wrong.

Think It Through Preview 3 pages

Work through this thought exercise & practice how you would respond to challenging real life situations regarding racial & ethnic differences in the workplace.

Honor Boundaries 2 lectures

Show Respect for All Preview 01:57

Workplace discrimination remains a reality for many individuals. Understand your role in ending discrimination & what you can do if you experience discrimination or harassment at work.

Explore the Laws Preview 1 page

Explore which state laws go above & beyond federal laws regarding employment discrimination.

Stand Up for What's Right 2 lectures

Be the Change Preview 01:57

Lead the charge by being the change you wish to see at your organization. Find out the steps you can take to embrace diversity & make your workplace open & welcome.

Strive for Diversity Preview 1 page

Are you “color-blind” or “color-brave?” Explore this question in this TED Talk by Melody Hobson. Learn how being “color-brave” will unleash the potential in your business.