Getting Connected to the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion

2010 OCEDC Calendar

Sept 16 1:00-3:00 Includes free lunch		It's not how you do the work, it's how you do the work together. Sponsorships Available Meeting Location: EOB Bldg 41 West, Waterford Printable Map Flyer Registration Form Sponsor Information Facilitated by Kathy O'Quinn, President of Quintessential Presentations Inc. and Sid Henkin, Vice President of Prism Learning Solutions. Featuring a self paced exploration into the work of the team with diverse communication styles. You will learn: How to communicate to positively influence co-workers To become more aware of how your behaviors impacts others Why different communication styles bring so much power to the team.
Sept 17 TBA		Disability Expo Sponsorships Available TBA Details of this Expo will be announced soon.
Oct 21 1:00-3:00 Includes free lunch		What to Do When One of Your Supervisors Comes Out of the Closet Sponsorship Available Meeting Location: EOB Bldg 41 West, Waterford Printable Map Flyer Registration Form Sponsor Information The contemporary workplace view of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues continues to be one of the most difficult for Human Resources Executives to handle. This month’s Forum addresses the issue head on as we discuss what happens when one of your supervisors comes out of the closet. The dynamics of subordinate, peer, and supervisor attitudes will be examined using a real case scenario. we will also hear from a panel of young professionals the difference between gay perceptions of Baby Boomer and GenX co-workers, and supervisors. Facilitated by Affirmations. You will learn: · The generational impact of GBLT diversity and inclusion · The challenges faced in the workplace when an manager and other employee reveals they are gay and how to effectively handle the situation to maintain a healthy workplace · What must remain confidential and what you can say to others · How the viewpoint of GBLT has changed throughout the generations
Oct 29 11:00-3:00 Includes Brunch		9th Annual Diversity Forum Women in Leadership 2010 Sponsorships Available "Advancement for Women in Challenging Times" Friday, October 29, 2010 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Location: MET Hotel, Troy, MI Keynote Speaker Brunch followed by Panel Discussion Keynote and Panelists TBA Learning Objectives: Understand the barriers that contribute to the lack of women in leadership roles To increase awareness of the vital contributions women make to leadership Share best strategies used by successful women Share best practices and lessons from progressive companies Create long-term strategies that increase representation of women in leadership roles.
Nov 18 1:00-3:00 Includes free lunch		Respecting Diversity During the Holiday Season Sponsorship Available Meeting Location: EOB Bldg 41 West, Waterford Printable Map Flyer Registration Form Sponsor Information As we enter the holiday season we will prepare ourselves for the many challenges faced by HR Professionals dealing with employee conflicts and expectations. A panel comprised of representatives of the Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim communities will look at major religious and non-religious holidays in November, December, and January. Learning Objectives: · Understand how to handle employee requests for fall festival observances · Learn how to create an environment that promotes religious inclusion during the holiday season · Improve conflict resolution abilities by understanding the passion and purpose of the observances · Understand reasonable accommodation expectations required by the ADA
Dec 16 1:00-3:00 Includes free lunch		To be announced Sponsorship Available Meeting Location: EOB Bldg 41 West, Waterford Printable Map Flyer Registration Form Sponsor Information Details of this Forum will be announced soon.

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