Free to Grow in Forestry Certification Program
Research shows that diversity of thought leads to innovation, better business outcomes and higher performance among teams. The forest sector can benefit from diverse minds to find positive and meaningful solutions to the sector’s most challenging issues such as climate change, invasive species and labour market demand, among other issues.
Free to Grow in Forestry Certification Program
Consists of four online training courses:
COURSE 1
Free to Grow in Forestry:
Unlocking the Competitive Advantage of Inclusion
In this course, you will learn how Free to Grow in Forestry got started and all that it has accomplished. You will also learn how to explain to your team what a diverse and inclusive culture looks like, why having a diverse team is important, and how to plan the next steps on how to build an inclusive culture within your team.
Course 2
Allyship in Action:
From Intent to Positive Impact
In this course, you will gain familiarity with the role and responsibilities of an ally by learning what an ally is and how to be an effective ally. You will be walked through the allyship journey and learn the skills, steps and roles an ally can play that will help you immediately in the workplace, making you a role model for future generations.
Course 3
Inclusive Leadership:
Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
In this course, you will explore what inclusive leadership is and how to be an inclusive team leader. As you walk through all stages of the employee lifecycle, you will learn actions and measures that can be taken to attract and retain top talent and how to prevent and address performance issues related to inclusion and belonging.
Course 4
Overcoming Resistance:
Tools and Strategies to Make Change Happen
In this course, you will explore the common forms of resistance that can get in the way of developing a more diverse and inclusive workforce and be guided on how to create greater commitment and acceptance from your colleagues.
All the coursed that make up the Free to Grow in Forestry Certification Program are currently available in English only.
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Free To Grow in Forestry Certificate
Once you complete the program (4 courses), you will receive an electronic Free to Grow in Forestry Certificate that you can display proudly on your Linkedin account, in your office, or wherever it serves you!
This program completion will not only demonstrate you are a part of the social and economic solutions for your organization, but it will also help you with developing your social intelligence skills of empathy, impulse control, self-awareness and self-regulation – all assets that contribute to you being seen as a leader and a top candidate for career opportunities.
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