Professional Training Programs
Training Programs
As an integral part of each training program Brinkman & Chersky Consulting typically provides:
- Pre-Program Consultation, including analysis or development of Policies and Procedures
- Needs Assessment Surveys or Focus Groups (optional)
- Customized Program Design
- Training Materials for Participants
- Executive Briefings
- Post-Program Evaluation and Consultation
Changing Boundaries: Recognizing & Resolving Sexual Harassment
This training is our most frequently requested program. Continually updated, this program serves as an introductory training or a refresher. Key elements include terms and examples of sexual harassment, a legal overview, guidelines for evaluating behavior, as well as roles and responsibilities for resolving issues. Programs are tailored for specific audiences depending on their function within the organization.
- Management programs focus on employer responsibilities and legal issues
- Employee programs emphasize skills for informal resolution
- Meets the mandatory training requirements of California AB 1825
Sexual Harassment: Trends & Developments
This training is designed as a follow-up to the above introductory program. This program reminds participants of the organization´s commitment to keeping people informed of their rights and responsibilities. We then further explore current federal and state law developments, recent court case decisions and their practical implications. Participants also problem solve relevant case scenarios. There are four components to this program:
- Brief overview of basic elements of sexual harassment including terms and examples
- Legal update
- Practical and ethical implications
- Skill building using case scenarios
- Meets the mandatory training requirements of California AB 1825
Preventing Workplace Discrimination and Harassment (Updated)
This training is designed to address all forms of workplace discrimination and harassment. In the post 911 era, many employers and the enforcement agencies have reported an increase in the number of race, national origin and religion harassment /discrimination/retaliation complaints. This training provides a forum for examining a broader range of workplace issues and addresses current challenges facing employers. There are five components to this program:
- Manifestations of different forms of workplace bias
- Legal trends and developments focused on all forms of prohibited discrimination and harassment
- Differences in perceptions and their effect on workplace interactions
- Strategies for resolving possible discrimination and harassment
- Skill building using case scenarios
- Meets the mandatory training requirements of California AB 1825
We have designed numerous customized training programs on a broad range of issues, including:
- Recognizing and Addressing Individual and Institutional Gender Bias
- Conducting Effective Fact-Finding Investigations
- Developing Successful Communication Skills
- Capacity Building for Organizational Leaders
- Enhancing Executive Performance
- Understanding Interactional Style Differences
- Managing Multicultural Diversity
- Addressing Needs of Sexual Minorities
For more information contact us.