Even well-intended people cause harm and they don't even realize it is happening!
Many people haven't any idea that what they say or do can be offensive, and therefore jeopardize results and relationships within their organization and personal lives.
How would you respond to the following questions?
- Has your group or organization grown tired of attending diversity training?
- Have some of the training experiences caused more harm than good?
- Have you ever been afraid of saying the wrong thing so said nothing at all?
I am dedicated to providing you and your organization with the critical skills, knowledge and competencies to compete and succeed in today's global economy and diverse workforce.
Since 1987, over 400 colleges, universities and organizations throughout the United States, Canada and Australia have attended my seminars and speaking engagements, and have had their hearts and minds forever changed. Helping others deal successfully with issues of diversity is one of the main reasons I continued my studies and received my Doctorate in Social Justice & Diversity Education from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst.
My approach is compassionate, yet down to earth and entertaining. I break down difficult topics into practical applications, giving people the vital skills needed to make connections across difference. The bottom line is that people attending my seminars have fun and enjoy the experience that I provide, while at the same time learning to practice what I call "Taking The Adversity Out of Diversity©".
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"When other people make mistakes we seek justice. When we make mistakes we seek compassion. The lesson is to give to others what you seek." - Dr. Maura J. Cullen
One common mistake that many trainers and organizations make in their diversity efforts is inadvertently creating an adversarial atmosphere. This results in participants believing that diversity is a 'win-lose' proposition - that in order for someone to 'win', someone else must 'lose'. This approach will almost certainly sabotage any significant advances in creating a more inclusive and effective team. This doesn't have to be so and in my seminars and teachings you will attain the skills and knowledge necessary to make you a more culturally competent leader.
Some organizations try to cut costs and do training in-house, but that often proves to be a costly mistake. Some of my clients have described stories about previous diversity trainings, conducted by inexperienced trainers, that have had disastrous results and that it has taken them literally years to recover from. Do you really want to take that risk?
Now, more than ever before, diversity training is critical to our success in not only operating our businesses or teaching the next generation’s workforce, but also in our personal lives. We must develop the necessary skills needed to effectively communicate with others.
Let me ask you this question:
Have you ever been afraid of saying the wrong thing so instead said nothing at all?
We are living in times of political correctness, where "saying" the right thing can be worlds away from "doing" the right thing. This fear prevents good people from taking meaningful action. Even well intended people cause harm and we may accidentally offend or hurt another without ever knowing why. When this happens we may be tempted to try to fix-it, explain-it, blame-it, forget-it, negate-it or ignore-it. Don't fall into this trap. There are better alternatives to maximize your impact with others.
It is not my practice to fall into the "blame game" - people already feel judged enough. Instead, I am interested in creating environments of inclusion, but not at the expense or exclusion of others. People don't feel "beat up" after hearing me speak and come away feeling empowered to do better - to be better people.
Are you ready to maximize your diversity efforts?
Then let's begin...
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