This foundational course helps participants to become aware of cultural values that affect all workplace interactions.  By explaining in detail the dynamics of culture and diversity and specific cultural aspects that affect the workplace, the course helps participants gain useful strategies that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

Objectives

• Review Canadian demographics and specific Manitoban immigration trends to have a better understanding of why is immigration important to Canada and Manitoba.
• Investigate cultural clues and explore values lenses, and how these impact working with diverse people.
• Identify challenges in interacting with diverse people.
• Identify strategies for building cultural roadways and developing diversity competence.