Synopses & Reviews
Written by two UK-based consultants who specialize in diversity issues, this book provides guidelines for dealing with prejudice and stereotyping in the workplace. The authors explain how to develop a diversity training program that can change attitudes. Although the legal references are to UK law, most of the content and principles apply equally to any workplace where people of different backgrounds come together.
Review
An excellent blend of theory and practice that does not
minimize the very real difficulties diversity trainers often experience.” People Management
Synopsis
Diversity issues and the need to understand and, if necessary, change underlying attitudes has become increasingly important for organizations. The Diversity Training Handbook provides a practical approach to dealing with this sensitive and vital issue. From one of the authors of the highly successful Equal Opportunities Handbook, this 3rd edition is updated to include a new chapter on facilitating diversity training as well as information on the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
The Diversity Training Handbook provides clear guidelines for dealing with issues including stereotyping, prejudice, racism, sexism, ageism and disability and contains information and advice on appropriate techniques to help bring about attitudinal change.
About the Author
Phil Clements runs a consulting firm that specializes in diversity training. He is also an administrator at the University of Portsmouth in the UK.John Jones runs a consulting firm that specializes in diversity training. He is also an administrator at the University of Portsmouth.
Table of Contents
Approaching diversity; Making the case for diversity; Learning to learn about diversity; A knowledge base for diversity training; Designing diversity training; Diversity training challenges and issues; Facilitating diversity training Tactics for teaching and learning diversity; Evaluating and assessing diversity training; Diversity training in action; The Management of black and minority ethnic staff; Useful models for diversity training.