Lunch&Learn - Building Bridges (Sep 2024)

Lunch&Learn: Building Bridges
Strategies for Engaging Talent with Limited English

Discover the transformative power of diversity as we delve into the benefits of incorporating limited English-speaking talent into your organization. Address common concerns and misconceptions, laying the groundwork for a more inclusive workplace.

Key Topics:

• Cultural Awareness: Uncover the influence of culture on communication and learn practical tips for fostering cultural awareness within your team.
• Effective Language Support: Navigate the nuances of translation services, integrate multilingual communication tools, and explore strategies for facilitating language learning within the workplace.
• Empowering Leadership: Equip your supervisors and managers with essential training to lead diverse teams successfully, creating an environment where every voice is valued.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the tangible benefits of incorporating limited English-speaking talent into your workforce.
• Recognize the importance of cultural awareness in fostering inclusivity and understanding among team members.
• Explore effective language support strategies to bridge communication gaps within your organization.
• Consider essential training for leadership that will enable them to manage and support diverse teams effectively.
• Discover actionable strategies for building bridges and actively engaging with limited English-speaking talent.

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Cathy Martin, co-founder of Workplace Talent Solutions, has worked in adult education for over 15 years. She is dedicated to equipping others with the support and training they need to succeed and grow, especially those who face barriers. She has a degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and has taught English as a second language since the start of her career, both in the community and in the corporate environment. She also spent some time training ESL instructors and working as a freelance instructional designer. Her love of organization and efficiency accompanied by her experience in teaching non-native English speakers gives her a special ability to explain things clearly and understandably.

She is married to her high school sweetheart and they enjoy the adventure of raising two children. Together, they spend their free time working on their fixer-upper home and camping whenever they can.

Laurie Dawkins, co-founder of Workplace Talent Solutions, has over 30 years of professional experience in the fields of adult education and business. At the heart of what she does is the desire to see people learn, grow, and advance in their careers using their gifts and strengths. She believes that lifelong learning is the key to career advancement, both personally and for others. Before joining Workplace Talent Solutions, Laurie enjoyed an 18-year career in banking and 15 years working for a non-profit in the field of adult education, where she designed and implemented all aspects of an employer workplace literacy program.

She presently resides in Reading with her husband of 41 years. And last but not least, she is Nana to 8 amazing grandchildren who do a great job of keeping her on the move.

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