The Top Ten Questions to Examine Your Diversity Training/Facilitation Skills
- What are your trust building skill strengths and weaknesses (Openness, Congruence, supportive, reliable)?
- Which social groups, e.g., gay/lesbians, African Americans, Asians, men, etc.) do you feel least comfortable working with? Keep in mind that everyone has a prejudice.
- What are your strengths and weaknesses as a trainer/facilitator?
- What two things do you need to do to overcome your weak areas?
- What was your most difficult intercultural encounter as a trainer/facilitator?
- Have you developed your ability to handle a range of difficult intercultural encounters?
- What can you do to develop trust early in a workshop or diverse work group?
- Do you feel comfortable leading a diversity workshop or work group alone?
- What types of conflict management skills are needed to handle arguments between participants?
- What do you need to do to take care of yourself as a result of engaging in this difficult work?
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