Novations Delivers Diversity and Inclusion Online
with New eLearning Modules

Asynchronous Online Learning Programs Expand Blended Delivery Options for Clients

(AANEWSWIRE)BOSTON, MA, July 29, 2009 — Novations Group, Inc. (www.novations.com), a global talent development firm, today announced the release of online versions of two ofits leading Diversity and Inclusion training programs: Managing Inclusion™ and Appreciating Differences™.  The asynchronous eLearning programs expand the firm’s ability to meet growing client demand for blended training solutions and cost-effective learning programs.

Both the Managing Inclusion and Appreciating Differences programs have traditionally been delivered via instructor-led classroom training.  By additionally offering these programs online, organizations have a cost-effective solution for providing a large number of employees access to the content and learning when they are unable to be together for classroom training.

“The online version of these programs provides a great opportunity for knowledge transfer,” said Rebecca Hefter, Novations senior vice president of Product Development and Facilitation Services. “While the classroom still provides the strongest platform for skill building and behavior change, we understand that investment in those programs is not always a possibility for clients today.  These eLearning programs provide a viable solution for exposing employees to the key content.”

Both programs feature self-paced modules delivered in an interactive format that includes audio, graphics, and animations to help learners understand the content and how to apply it to their own work environment.  Similar to the classroom-based version of Managing Inclusion and Appreciating Differences, clients have the option to implement the standard eLearning programs or customize them.

About the Appreciating Differences eLearning Program
The Appreciating Differences eLearning program presents a pressure‐free approach to exploringdiversity with an interactive mix of models, exercises,scenarios, and on‐the‐job support.

Target Audience: Employees at all levels who are unable to be together for classroom diversity training.

Objectives:
•     Understand the business case for diversity
•     Recognize the origins and impact of bias
•     Explore how diversity affects business
•     Learn how and why to become a diversity change agent
•     Create an on‐the‐job action plan to help build a respectful work environment

Program Length: 120 minutes

About the Managing Inclusion eLearning Program
The Managing Inclusion eLearning program demonstrates the connection between diversity and inclusion and business performance.  Users follow a manager as she reviews her team interactions and the impact of her managerial behavior on engagement and performance.

Target Audience: Managers who want to increase inclusion and performance but are unable to attend classroom training.

Objectives:
•     Understand the business case for leveraging diversity and inclusion to create more “go‐to” performance
•     Recognize the relationship between diversity and inclusion and engagement and performance
•     Understand how to position employees for success
•     Use a tool to plan and conduct development conversations

Program Length: 90 minutes

Both programs are SCORM, AICC, and 508 compliant, and can be hosted on a company LMS, intranet, or outside server.  Site licensing is available for multiple-year usage.

Organizations interested in scheduling a product demonstration should contact Novations at info@novations.com or 888.652.9975.

 

About Novations Group, Inc.
Novations is a talent development firm that provides consulting, training, and measurement solutions to create leadership and high performance at every level.  For more than 30 years we have partnered with organizations of all sizes to unlock the potential of their employees, with talent development strategies that establish a mindset for success, a framework for development, and a process for testing the effectiveness of their efforts. 

For more information, visit www.novations.com.

Media Contact: 
Clint Poole
617-254-7600
cpoole@novations.com