Faculty Publications
"A Gem" For Increasing The Effectiveness Of Diversity Training
Document Type
Article
Keywords
Diversity goals, Diversity training, Training effectiveness
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Human Resource Management
Volume
49
Issue
6
First Page
1089
Last Page
1106
Abstract
Questions about diversity training's utility and effectiveness remain despite its widespread use and the significant investments many firms make in such training. As a result, some HR practitioners have doubts about its relevance in the workplace. In this paper, we envision a future state of diversity training whereby diversity is embedded into work practices and programs through direct knowledge transfer, continuous skill development, and accountability for learning. We recommend four specific guidelines that HR leaders can follow to achieve this "future state" called A.G.E.M.-Approach, Goals, Executive Commitment, and Mandatory Attendance. We suggest that following the A.G.E.M. approach will lead to the kind of transformative behavioral changes required for effective diversity training programs. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Department
Department of Management
Original Publication Date
11-1-2010
DOI of published version
10.1002/hrm.20396
Recommended Citation
Cocchiara, Faye K.; Connerley, Mary L.; and Bell, Myrtle P., ""A Gem" For Increasing The Effectiveness Of Diversity Training" (2010). Faculty Publications. 2045.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/2045
