Leading People Who Are Different From You

In today’s global economy, organizations are continuously becoming more diverse. This broadening diversification of organization members includes cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, age, gender, and sexual orientation. Thus, it is imperative people managers understand how to effectively lead individuals who are different from them. Leaders who can bring an array of diverse individuals together and form a cohesive team aligned on common goals, purpose, and values will gain a competitive advantage.

This 1-day program provides participants with the knowledge and tools to understand and effectively lead people who are different from them. Participants also gain insights into how to shape the team’s or organization’s culture to create an environment that is authentic and brings out the best in everyone.

During this workshop, participants will immediately apply insight and tools in developing a personal leadership plan resulting in:

• Understanding the importance of emotional intelligence in leading others who are different
• The ability to use social perception to accurately access others while reducing potential biases
• Understanding how to reduce prejudice in teams
• The ability to earn the trust of and apply various leadership styles to effectively lead people who are different from you
• Understanding the nature of the various areas of diversity: culture, gender, sexual orientation, and age

Register by October 10, 2024

Certificate in Leadership

Leading People Who Are Different From You is one of seven open enrollment leadership programs. Programs are presented on a rotating basis throughout the year with completion of four programs resulting in a Certificate in Leadership from Wake Forest Executive Education and the School of Business’ Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character. Interested participants are able to register for this program individually or combine it with 3 other programs in the series to earn the certificate.