Diversity Lite

This article reports on Edge Advantage system which emphasizes on interactive training. It is a Web-based diversity program that's useful and engaging. It comprises four modules that take about three hours to complete. An online facilitator named Michelle guides the participant through the program and helps the virtual team identify and resolve workplace issues. The Edge incorporates quizzes and polls about the learner's real life work team. The goal is not only to educate participants about diversity issues, but also to make them aware of their own workplace perceptions. The interactive program, which uses Flash and QuickTime players, is very easy to use and navigate.