2 Discussions

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Training

Working with coworkers who are from a different background, culture, or race from our own can be a challenge. Training people in how to function in a multicultural environment is critical to organizational success today. It can be very challenging for a training professional to develop and implement cross-cultural training. This is definitely one place for active involvement in the training program, and is critical to the program's success.

For this discussion:

• Briefly describe a diversity or cross-cultural program that you have attended that was successful. Why do you think this program was a success?
• If you have not previously attended a diversity or cross-cultural training program, describe what factors are necessary for this type of training to be successful.

Employee Orientation Programs

You have most likely been part of a formal or informal new employee orientation program. Some of these experiences may have been positive and effective, while others may have been less than effective. 

• Briefly describe a new employee orientation you have experienced. 
• Provide two specific reasons why you feel the program was effective or ineffective. 
• What changes (if any) would you recommend to improve the program and your experience?