Human-Centered Culture

The Affects of Racial and Culturally Related Stress on Performance Outcomes


Description
In today's rapidly evolving and interconnected world, understanding the nuances of our diverse workforce is more important than ever. It's no longer enough to acknowledge diversity simply; leaders must be informed, compassionate, and proactive in addressing the unique challenges people of color face. One such pressing issue is racism-related stress and its far-reaching consequences on an individual's health and a company's bottom line.

Beyond the undeniable human cost, there's a tangible economic implication for businesses. Elevated health risks can lead to increased healthcare costs, absenteeism, decreased productivity, and higher turnover rates. For businesses, this translates to avoidable economic harm, not to mention the loss of invaluable human capital.

In this workshop, we'll dive deeper into each of these areas, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to foster a workplace environment that recognizes the unique challenges faced by people of color and actively works to mitigate them. By doing so, we can all contribute to healthier employees and a more prosperous business environment.

Learning Objectives
Examine how racially-induced stress can activate the body's fight-or-flight response, which,
over time, can disrupt nearly every system in the body and increase the risk of illnesses such as
heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.

Analyze how racially induced stress can lead to decreased focus and cognitive function, making
it more difficult for individuals to perform their tasks efficiently, causing employees to feel less
connected to their workplace, further reducing their motivation and productivity.

Determine how racially-induced stress can decrease job satisfaction, organizational
commitment, and overall work performance.

Format
Virtual Asynchronous on Demand: 5 days to complete
Virtual Blended Synchronous with Facilitator: 2 days to complete
In-Person: Half a day to complete.


Target Audience
• Business Leaders
• Practice Leaders
• Training and Development Leaders
• HR Leaders
• Operation Leaders
• Mental Health Leaders

Content
  • Course Overview
  • Define Racism-Related Stress and Health Outcomes
  • Module 1: Understanding Racial/Ethnic Discrimination-Related Stress
  • Unit 1: Explore Historical Events That Contribute to Health Disparities (clone)
  • Root Causes of Racism Relate Workplace Stress
  • • Examine Leadership Competencies To Reduce Stress
  • Root Cause Race Related Workplace Stress Quiz
  • • Intersectionality: How various identities compound stress
  • Module 3: Cultural Competence and Effective Communication
  • • Developing culturally competent leadership
  • • Improving cross-cultural communication and active listening skills
  • Leadership Competencies for Reducing Stress Survey
  • Module 4: Collaborative Leadership and Allyship
  • • Building diverse and inclusive teams to address disparities
  • • Allyship as a tool for dismantling discrimination
  • Module 5: Navigating Challenges and Overcoming Barriers
  • • Strategies for managing resistance and skepticism
  • • Ethical considerations and potential pitfalls
  • Leadership Competencies Quiz for Racism Stress
  • Workshop Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed