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Workshop Overview: Tuning Your Ear to Accents®

In an increasingly global business environment, inclusive listening training can help you get the most out of your diverse, multicultural team. Judy Ravin, a professional linguist, can help you understand accent bias and how to communicate effectively, despite language differences. You’ll learn how to avoid making snap judgments and practice techniques to understand unfamiliar accents. We’ll also share conversational tips and pronunciation advice, so you will be able to communicate more easily with colleagues who speak English as an additional language. Find out how inclusive listening can help you build a diverse, productive, and loyal team.

Key Takeaways

Understand how inclusive listening can help you become a more effective leader and a more valuable colleague. Our team of experts is here to help you:

  • Discover how accent bias can disrupt communication in the workplace
  • Practice listening techniques to better understand unfamiliar accents
  • Explore unconscious bias and how to avoid making snap judgements
  • Practice ways to adjust your speech so you are better understood
  • Identify words and phrases to avoid
  • Incorporate best practices for inclusive language

Meet Your Instructor

TDM partner Judy Ravin, a professional linguist, facilitates this workshop.

Judy Ravin headshot

Designed for You and Your Team

At TDM, we firmly believe in the power of collective growth. Our courses and workshops are meticulously designed to foster a cohesive, transformative learning experience that taps into the unique dynamics of team environments. This approach ensures that skills learned are not only individual achievements but also become deeply embedded in the team’s DNA, creating a ripple effect of positive change throughout your organization.

Here’s why our team-based approach stands out:

  • Unified Learning: When an entire team learns together, they share a common language, set of tools, and experiences. This ensures smoother implementation of new strategies and insights within the organization.
  • Strengthened Bonds: Shared learning experiences foster deeper connections, mutual understanding, and trust among team members.
  • Tailored Experiences: Our workshops and courses can be customized to address specific team dynamics, challenges, and goals, ensuring the most relevant and impactful learning journey.
  • Sustained Impact: A team that learns together supports each other in the application of new knowledge, ensuring long-term retention and continuous improvement.

Ready to Level Up Your Team?

Our workshops are the gateway to a transformed, cohesive, and high-performing team. Reach out to us, and let’s craft your team’s journey to success.