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Free Webinar April 29: Practical Steps for Defeating Bias in the Workplace

"Getting rid of bias is within our control. It is not a mystery. It is a choice and we each have the power to make that choice."

Sondra Thiederman, author of the book Making Diversity Work
Subtle and unconscious biases are costing organizations billions in lost productivity, costly turnover, and low morale, not to mention the risk of expensive litigation.

This skill-based webinar is designed to alleviate these problems by providing specific tools for identifying and defeating this particularly destructive brand of workplace bias.

Click Here to Register

Content-rich and involving, the program will emphasize:
• Skills for identifying bias in oneself and others.
• Immediately applicable tools for reducing bias in one's thinking and in the workplace as a whole.
• Strategies for minimizing the impact of subtle and unconscious bias on our behaviors.
A Q & A session for participants is included.

Please join us for what promises to be an informative and strategy filled 60 minutes.

April 29, 2010

2:00 PM Eastern
1:00 PM Central
12:00 PM Mountain
11:00 PM Pacific
Who Should Attend
Employees, supervisors, team leaders, managers

Price
Complimentary. There is no charge for this Webinar.

What Damage Does Bias Do in the Workplace?
Biases interfere with hiring the best people.
Biases interfere with employee retention.
Biases result in litigation.
Biases diminish corporate productivity and individual success.
Biases interfere with effective teams.
Biases compromise sales efforts.

As a result of participating in this webinar, you will:
Identify subtle and unconscious bias in yourself and others.
Practice immediately applicable skills to reduce bias in your thinking and in the workplace.
Employ strategies for minimizing the impact of bias on how we treat people who are different from ourselves.

About Sondra Thiederman
Sondra Thiederman is one of the nation's leading experts on workplace diversity, cross-cultural business, and bias reduction. As President of Cross-Cultural Communications, a San Diego-based training firm, Sondra has 25 years experience as a speaker, trainer, and author helping professionals in Fortune 500 companies, public sector organizations, and dozens of associations find ways to successfully navigate our increasingly diverse workplaces.

Other Sondra Thiederman Products and Services
Is It Bias? Making Diversity Work - DVD-based program
Getting Along: Words of Encouragement - DVD Meeting Opener
Making Diversity Work - Softcover Book
Sondra Thiederman Workshops and Keynotes

800-622-3610
www.learncom.com

For more information about these Sondra Thiederman products and services, contact your Learning Communications Account Manager at 800.622.3610 or sales@learncom.com

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April 2010
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