The Diversity Training Handbook: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Changing Attitudes

by JohnJones (Author), PhilClements (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2008

  $3.43

  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 new chapters on facilitating diversity training and the management of black and minority ethnic staff, 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.

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  Paperback
  2002

  $3.56

  Praise and Reviews `This timely new book provides a practical and sensible approach to dealing with issues of diversity.` `A good reference manual for anyone who has to deal with the sensitive issues or racism, homophobia and entrenched attitudes.` Nine to Five `This book gives clear guidelines on dealing with this sensitive matter and provides advice on dealing with issues including stereotyping, prejudice, racism, sexism, homophobia and disability.` Voluntary Voice In recent years, particularly in the aftermath of the Stephen Lawrence inquiry and the revised Race Relations Act, all organizations have had to become more aware of diversity issues and the need to understand and, if necessary, change underlying attitudes. This timely new book provides a practical and sensible approach to dealing with this sensitive but vital issue. Providing clear guidelines, the book provides advice for dealing with a wide variety of issues including: stereotyping; prejudice; racism; sexism; homophobia; disability; etc. With information on designing diversity training and advice on appropriate techniques to help bring about attitudinal change the book offers proven practical advice.