User:Scellef/HR Diversity Awareness Training Notes

HR Committee -- Diversity Awareness Training

Presenter: Cay Humphryes

Introductions

First word to come to mind when thinking of respect, diversity, etc

Diversity	Gender Expression	Curiosity	Communication	Accountability	Ambiguity
Humanity	Thought	Hardwork	Listening	Community	Welcome
Understanding	Patient	Open-mindedness	Compassion	Model	Harmony
Confidence	Opportunity	Anklet	Transformation	Teamwork	Equality
Common sense	Civilization

Discussion

What is Culture?

Examples	Basketball Americana New Orleans Jazz Computer Gaming Corporate Gender-socialization
Corporate Culture Defined	Top-down hierarchy Profit motive "The Office"
Gender-socialization	Stereotypes
Respect Defined	Openness Mindfulness Taking people as they are Empathy Equality Clear communication

What is Bullying?

Bullying Defined	Alienation Shaming Intimidation Oppressing
Bullying statements	Marginalizing comments Stereotypes Thoughtless jokes

When are we establishing a safe environment versus when are we bullying?

• A fine line that can be difficult to ascertain,
• Clearly communicate the expectations and parameters around a given environment from the outset,
• Seek to recognize intentions behind behaviors,
• Strive to understand the consequences of behavior.