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Multicultural Communication Training

Multicultural training is a service that people need today. The Jelani Institute of Austin offers a workshop in multicultural communication that makes a positive difference. The workshop uniquely meets the individual's needs along a range of skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Engaging in a cultural competency workshop strengthens leadership and organizational effectiveness and thereby promotes equity, innovation, inclusiveness, and creativity.

Program Details

Register Now! Space is limited.

Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Sold Out

Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Completed

Saturday, August 16, 2008 - Register Here

(Continuing Education Units available for Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education/Teaching)

Cost

  • $150.00 Professionals - Early Registration
  • $50.00 Students - Early Registration
  • $175.00 Professionals - Regular Registration Online
  • $100 Students - Regular Registration Online
 

Benefits of Multicultural Training

The Jelani Institute of Austin offers one-day multicultural competence training workshops. The training provides an engaging and innovative experience to avoid some the common challenges experienced in multicultural training.

Common Challenges of Multicultural Training

  • Feeling that the multicultural training is a waste of time, resources, and energy
  • Receiving an opportunity without learning about themselves or their team
  • Overestimating cultural competency after receiving training experience
  • Experiencing the training as "nice" with little or no plan for next steps
  • Sensing overwhelming uncertainty or guilt about role in creating change
  • Leaving more disinterested and avoidant in developing cultural sensitivity

Overcoming Challenges

  • Use a reliable, research-based measure
  • Provide information about practical ways to develop greater cultural competence
  • Implement specific interventions & engaging activities
  • Offer tools to create the kind of change valued
  • Walk away feeling more competent and confident
  • Assess & understand strengths & learning goals
  • Take educated risks in developing cultural bridges
  • Avoid generalized interventions
  • Focus on team or individual needs

Jelani Institute of Austin * 1012 East 38 ½ Street * Austin, Texas * US * 78751