At J. Howard & Associates, we believe that inclusion of all employees into a cycle of continuous learning and improvement is a key objective of all managers.

Our training programs help participants understand that if well-managed, workforce diversity is a business advantage. That established, we then develop the skills necessary to create inclusive work environments.

In these programs, we recognize the futility of blame, provide a balanced understanding of the problems, and distribute responsibility for solutions.

Two of our more popular programs are Managing Inclusion^TM and Exploring Diversity and Development^TM.

Managing Inclusion^TM is a two-day interactive workshop designed to transform the challenge of diversity into the opportunity of inclusion. It's not the differences among people, but the emotional reactions to the differences that can distract employees and reduce utilization.

In this program, we explore the benefits of a learning environment for all employees and focus on developing skills to eliminate barriers to learning opportunities. The goal is to help managers engage a greater percentage of the work force in core business activities and increase productivity.

Exploring Diversity and Development^TM is a one-day program intended to help participants explore assumptions and attitudes about diversity, and understand how reactions to differences can obstruct one's capacity to have supportive and productive work relationships.

This program uses shared experiences, hands-on activities, and discussions to help participants build a work environment based on support, trust, and respect for all employees.

Here’s what participants have said about Managing Inclusion and Exploring Diversity and Development.

"Of the diversity classes I have experienced before, this is the best."

"Great course, able to transfer skills to my workplace."

"Amazing amount of useful information included in a short amount of time, very useful, day-to-day oriented. Excellent instructor."

"This was one of the best courses I’ve been to. It took a topic that was very difficult—made it enjoyable and pertinent to our specific environment."

"I learned a great deal about things I didn’t know were diversity. Very Interesting! Everyone should attend."

"Instructor was very knowledgeable in course material, but also in my company; impressed with his ability to relate issues to real life situations."

"This was an excellent seminar. I received what I needed and then some."

"Very thought provoking and eye opening class."

"Thank you! This is something I can use."

"By far the most valuable training class I have had to date!"