TESTIMONIALS
"Since Hurricane
Katrina, blending employees of different cultures and generations was a
challenge for us. But with Cathy’s help, we learned how to approach
these topics in ways that were non-threatening, open-minded, and
caring. Working with our specific needs, she helped us to develop a
program that was a blend of our culture and the needed communication
methods to improve understanding our differences. I believe that
employees will work together more effectively and actually enjoy
performing their jobs. The Diversity Train-the-Trainer provided a
successful internal diversity program to help improve performance and
retention. Cathy Harris is our resource for assistance in the Diversity
field!”
Diane Wahl
VP Human
Resources, Omni Bank
"After each
Diversity workshop, the feedback was very positive. We received email
messages and were frequently stopped in the halls with praise for the
program. One participant said, ‘This class is for all my co-workers, my
bosses—everybody… it showed me how to actually do what I needed to
improve my ability to connect with others.’
By applying the techniques taught in the workshop, managers and staff
now use their time more proactively by addressing diversity issues when
they first occur. The impact of the workshops has also paid off in the
long term. There are fewer situations which escalate to a formal
grievance.”
Judy Welcker
Training
Officer, USDA/National Finance
"Cathy
Harris’ diversity initiative reduced the number of EEO complaints by 30
percent and saved us over $880,000 in administrative costs.”
Gary Thornton
“Attending
this workshop gave me the tools to effectively facilitate meetings for
and educate co-workers about the importance of diversity in the
workplace: everything from how to set up the room to making the
participants feel safeand engaged. Learning about the “Benefits and
Costs of Not Valuing Difference” was truly eye-opening for me. Making
everyone feel that their contribution is valuable is truly invaluable.”
Tracy Guyllette
HR Specialist, New South Parking
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TESTIMONIALS
"The Diversity Train-The-Trainer Workshop provided me with all the
tools I needed to establish an effective, educational, and fun
Diversity program for my company. The program was intensive and
personal. The diversity assessment was an amazing tool in defining the
diversity areas I needed to personally develop in my own life. I am
putting together a series of Diversity sessions that include all of the
valuable information I learned from other participants as well as the
powerful tools and activities provided in the training manual. The
first session will focus specifically on the benefits and the costs of
not valuing differences. "
Kiersten J.
Seiler
Employee
Relations Specialist, Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency
“This was an incredible learning experience that allowed me to be an
integral part of the learning process while absorbing a wealth of
wisdom from the other participants. Additionally, I left armed with
facilitation and teaching tools that will make it easy for me to
prepare to conduct diversity programs for the attorneys, judges, and
bar associations in Louisiana.
I now possess a level of confidence that would not have been possible
without this workshop.”
Kelly McNiel
Legier, Esq.
Director of
Member Outreach and Diversity, Louisiana State Bar Association
“The passion and knowledge of the facilitators was extremely impactful
and helpful. They did a wonderful job of creating a true learning
environment. I also value the input from the other participants. I
appreciate the individual feedback and the time spent helping us to
understand the purpose and impact of each section.”
Wayne Wallace
Training
Manager, Cox Communications“I
was blessed to take a life changing Diversity Facilitation Course from
The Cathy Harris Group in New Orleans, LA. The Course is as big as the
City and full of love. Cathy brings her group of professionals with
over 150 years of combined diversity experience to share their thoughts
and ideas on what it really means to bring diversity to the table in
the modern South. Anyone who has the opportunity to learn from this
very special group of people will not come away from the experience
without being changed. A dynamic course that will vault you into
diversity in the 21st century. Bravo!”
Dana Sandlin Advanced Solutions Dispute Resolution Services, LLC, Summerville, SC
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