About the Program

Focus

• Gain awareness of the history of gender difference in society
• Exploring biological differences
• Gain insight into how men and women process tasks
• Understand transgender and gender non binary team members
• Developing a work environment that encourages difference

Impact

• Create a culture of diversity to foster and lure top talent
• Go beyond sexual harassment compliance and understand why
• Develop a language of understanding
• Tap into the top potential of every person in your workforce
Dr. Rebecca Johannsen specializes in creating active learning environments, based on techniques used in the theatre, to create opportunities to not only learn the latest in organisational theory, but to put it into practice. She has been working in the fields of emotional intelligence, collaboration, and creativity, as well as working as a public speaking coach, for nearly 10 years. She holds a Ph.D. in Drama from the University of California Irvine. She has worked with organizations ranging from the fields of Biotech and Communications, to Government, Retail, Military, Education, and Advertising, among others. She is one of the highest rated instructors at the UC San Diego Rady School of Management’s Centre for Executive Education, where she works with business leaders on emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, and collaboration. She has taught at New York University, Fordham University, the University of California Irvine, California State University Northridge, and Mercy College. She is also a successful playwright, director, actor, and producer. For more information about the programs Dr. Johannsen offers, visit www.rebeccajohannsen.com.

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