Presenter: Ms. Lauren Supraner is the president and founder of CAL Learning, a culture and language consulting company. With 20 years experience, Lauren has developed and delivered programs for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and nonprofits. Previously, Lauren was Director of Training and Workforce Development at Pace University. She holds an MA in TESOL from Columbia University.

Workshop Description:

This half-day workshop will focus on learning how to create an inclusive work environment in which all employees feel valued and supported. Through self-assessment, participants will identify their own biases, prejudices, and cultural filters, and their impact in the workplace. Participants will also examine their organization's culture, management practices, and interpersonal relationships to ensure that it's supporting and developing diverse employees at all levels. Discover what changes your organization can make right now to create a more inclusive environment.

Topics to be discussed:

• Sources of false assumptions and how to overcome biases and prejudice

• How to speak up and counteract prejudice

• Changes you can make immediately

• Techniques for improved communication skills

Who should attend: Executive directors, human resource officers, program managers, supervisors and volunteers.