Welcome to the New Year!
2011 was a busy year! We have much to share as to what has been happening at Executive Diversity Services, Inc. over the past months. We invite you to read this edition of EDS news and updates and as always, please feel to send us any feedback or comments at: eds@executivediversity.com .
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Executive Diversity Services, Inc.
In this Update:
Elmer Dixon: Spokesperson on Diversity
Honoring a Legend: Donna Stringer to receive Diversity & Inclusion Professionals Award
EDS's Newest Strategic Partner: Culturally Speaking
Save the Dates! Upcoming events you don't want to miss.
Elmer J. Dixon - President, Executive Diversity Services -- and that's not all...
In addition to EDS client management, training, and facilitation - did you know that Elmer J. Dixon, President of Executive Diversity Services, is a frequently invited keynote speaker? His expertise and motivational story has been shared internationally, with recent stops to cities in France, the Netherlands, and Finland.
Elmer was interviewed in fall 2011 by the BBC World Service, describing his involvement in early diversity movements in a featured tribute to Jimi Hendrix [preview episode here].
This month, Elmer was the keynote speaker for MUSICA Entertainment's 2012 Dr. King Celebration (pictured left). One attendee was so inspired by Elmer's address that he shared, ""I was meant to be here this evening to hear him speak, I felt like he was talking to me personally, my life will change".
To have Elmer speak at your next event, please contact him at: edixon@executivediversity.com .
Honoring a Legend: Donna Stringer, Founder Emeritus
We are proud to share the news that Donna Stringer, Founder Emeritus of EDS will be awarded the "Legend of Diversity Award" by the International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals (ISDIP) this year. Donna has been tirelessly working towards diversity and inclusion in numerous arenas and has influenced the intercultural field through her research, publications, training, curriculum design. This award commemorates the tremendous contributions that Donna has made over the decades. Donna, we congratulate you!
Send your wishes to Donna directly! You can get in touch with her by emailing donnastringer42@gmail.com
The ISDIP's Inaugural Conference will be held this year from April 24-27th, 2012 in beautiful RioGrande, Puerto Rico. For conference registration and session information, visit: http://www.diversityandinclusionprofessionals.org/conference.html
EDS's Newest Strategic Partner: Culturally Speaking
We’re pleased to announce a partnership with Culturally Speaking, a training firm that specializes in
workplace communication and presentation skills training. Together, our training programs provide your employees with practical strategies that will enable them to get their messages across confidently with clarity and credibility.
Here are two of Culturally Speaking's specialized courses:
1) Presenting to a Multicultural Audience: How to Present with Influence and Impact
You will learn how to:
• Connect with a multicultural audience
• Use strategic messaging
• Communicate with impact
• Leverage Whole-Brain Presenting
• Engage an audience
• Increase audience retention
• Overcome nervousness and anxiety
2) Culturally Speaking USA: Communication Success in America
This particular course is designed for international employees and executives. In addition to the topics listed above, you will learn:
• U.S. business expectations and how to work effectively with Americans
• How to overcome the confusion of working in the U.S.
• Why successful presentations are so important to your career
• Best practices from successful business professionals
We offer a variety of training formats to meet your needs:
- One, two, and three-day workshops
- Small and large group programs
- Executive coaching
- Train-the-Trainer
- One-on-one coaching for conference and keynote preparation
- Customized programs
We provide:
- Proven Training Concepts
- Expert Instruction
- Interactive Exercises
- Video Recording
- Extensive Coaching
...How can you incorporate these programs into training at your own workplace?
For more information about these services please contact: eds@executivediversity.com .
For more information about Culturally Speaking and other EDS Strategic Partners, please visit our Strategic Partners page at: http://www.executivediversity.com/about/partners.htm.
1) Diversafari™ Information Session - Mar. 21, 2012
EDS will be hosting an Information Session on our latest product: DIVERSAFARITM: A Learning Adventure. Please save the date for Wed. March 21st, 2012. More details on this event to follow in future updates.
To find out more about Diversafari: A Learning Adventure™, please visit our information pageat:http://www.executivediversity.com/resources/diversafari.htm .
You can also pre-order your Diversafari™ kit and other EDS products by clicking here.
2) We are having a Retirement Party for Donna!
If you are in the Seattle area on June 22nd, 2012, we'd love to have you join us to celebrate Donna's retirement. More details to follow shortly. Stay tuned!
If you are interested in learning how Executive Diversity Services, Inc. can work with you to offer “World-Class Expertise” with “Bottom-Line Impact” -- please contact us at: eds@executivediversity.com to set up a time with us to discuss how we can serve your needs.
We wish you all the best in 2012.
- The EDS Team
