Main Focus

Intolerance and discrimination are still prevalent in today’s organizations. These destructive behaviors affect employee morale, productivity and organizational profitability. "Diversity Challenges" is a program that will increase awareness of intolerance and discrimination within organizations. The scope of the program extends beyond racial and gender discrimination to include conflict created by different approaches to problem-solving, gathering information, decision-making and managing time.

Offerings

Custom-design and seminar facilitation for organizations that wish to increase employee and managerial awareness of diversity issues

Workshops for adult students wishing to learn more about diversity challenges they will likely face in their career

Retreats for educators, leaders and managers from corporations, nonprofit organizations, government and religious organizations desiring to enhance their awareness of diversity issues facing their organizations

Seminars, workshops and retreats may include assessment of preferences through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and consultation regarding resolving conflict created by differences in preferences

Background

Career professional with more than 20 years experience in human resources and management

Current experience:

President, Gayla R. Sherry Associates, Inc.

Accredited as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Senior Faculty, The University of Phoenix, Oklahoma Campuses

Previous experience:

The Federal Reserve Bank, Oklahoma City Branch

Liberty National Bank and Trust Company, Oklahoma City

General Electric Credit Corporation, Oklahoma City

Academic Background:

University of Colorado at Boulder, Graduate School of Banking

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Master of Business Administration

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Intermediate School of Banking

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Bachelor of Business Administration

Availability and Fee