Sondra Thiederman
Expert in Workplace Diversity and Cross-Cultural Business Inclusion
SPEAKER FEE RANGE: $5,000–$13,000 [FEE NOTE]
TRAVELS FROM: California
RELATED TOPICS: Workplace Diversity
Sondra Thiederman is one of the nation's leading experts on workplace diversity, cross-cultural business, and bias reduction. As President of a San Diego-based training firm, Sondra has over 25 years experience as a speaker, trainer, and author, helping professionals in Fortune 500 companies, public sector organizations and dozens of associations find ways to successfully navigate our increasingly diverse workplaces. She is the author of five books including the Diversity and Inclusion Handbook, the award-winning Profiting in America's Multicultural Marketplace and, most recently, Making Diversity Work: Seven Steps for Defeating Bias in the Workplace.
Honored as a “Pioneer in Diversity” by Profiles in Diversity Journal, Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D. has been immersed in the topics of unconscious bias and workplace diversity/inclusion for nearly three decades.
Sondra holds a Ph.D. in Cross-Cultural studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. Over the years, she has authored a number of highly regarded books, journal articles, blogs and presentations, all aimed at enhancing the understanding of how to defeat the unconscious biases that so damage our workplaces and our nation.
Sondra’s work in the field of diversity and inclusion continues to this day; she researches the unique problems of her varied clients, preparing resources and presentations that enlighten, engage, and encourage change. She works with companies and media outlets around the world in her mission to help organizations move beyond bias. Sondra is the author of a number of books including: Making Diversity Work: Seven Steps for Defeating Bias in the Workplace, 3 Keys to Defeating Unconscious Bias: Watch, Think, Act and Bridging Cultural Barriers for Corporate Success: How to Manage the Multicultural Workforce.
In addition to her work with Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, and dozens of associations, Sondra has served on the Diversity Council of the American Red Cross, is an Expert Panelist for O’Mara and Richter’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Benchmarks: Standards for Organizations Around the World, and has consulted for the University of California.
Sondra holds a Ph.D. in Cross-Cultural studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. Over the years, she has authored a number of highly regarded books, journal articles, blogs and presentations, all aimed at enhancing the understanding of how to defeat the unconscious biases that so damage our workplaces and our nation.
Sondra’s work in the field of diversity and inclusion continues to this day; she researches the unique problems of her varied clients, preparing resources and presentations that enlighten, engage, and encourage change. She works with companies and media outlets around the world in her mission to help organizations move beyond bias. Sondra is the author of a number of books including: Making Diversity Work: Seven Steps for Defeating Bias in the Workplace, 3 Keys to Defeating Unconscious Bias: Watch, Think, Act and Bridging Cultural Barriers for Corporate Success: How to Manage the Multicultural Workforce.
In addition to her work with Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, and dozens of associations, Sondra has served on the Diversity Council of the American Red Cross, is an Expert Panelist for O’Mara and Richter’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Benchmarks: Standards for Organizations Around the World, and has consulted for the University of California.
- Defeating Unconcious Bias: Your Workplace Advantage
Provide your team members with the skills needed to identify and defeat the biases that compromise their ability to work and lead effectively. - Cultivating Common Ground: Innovation, Trust, Bias Reduction
Overcome workplace bias and increase innnovation by identifying shared values, interests, and goals while valuing diversity. - Gateways to Inclusion: Turn Tense Moments into Productive Conversations
Learn the skills needed to convert moments of workplace tension into gateways for increased understanding and stronger workplace relationships.
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