Benefits

HHD's unique approach is personal and professional, benefiting the individual and their organization. Nurturing a deeper capacity for authentic listening and interpersonal communication is a primary benefit of the program and can contribute to an organization's efficiency, productivity, profitability, and overall culture. HHD participants expand and deepen their knowledge of self and others while exploring new dimensions that can help achieve organizational goals.

For organizations, participants report HHD:

• complements and strengthens their existing diversity and change programs
• sharpens collaborative learning skills
• inspires new ways to ensure effective change
• stimulates synergy that leads to effective teams
• models a safe working environment in which to exchange information and establish authentic relationships
  

For diversity professionals, participation in HHD:

• renews passion and brings forth clarity for diversity leadership and change
• transforms interpersonal communication skills
• provides learning modules and resources to apply in the workplace
• offers participants connections with a growing HHD network
• provides access to continuous learning programs, including eligibility for the advanced graduate facilitation preparation program