Wednesday 18 November 2009

Curiousity and why there is such an emotional cost of not discussing issues around Equality and Diversity.

The viel of the Politically correct!

Politically correct or not, these questions reflect natural and honest human curiosity about the lives and experiences of other people. Today’s politically correct culture often stifles our natural curiosity about people who are different from ourselves and keeps us from asking the questions that are really on our mind. As a trainer and speaker, we need to give people effective tools, real-life examples, and maybe even a web space that will help us better relate and respond to, as well as respect the differences that make up the many cultures of the United Kingdom. We have shown participants how to get real about asking and answering questions, and learning about themselves and each other. The result is a greater understanding and appreciation of differences as well as the tools to tackle sensitive subjects in the future.

The “What, Why, Do” Solution

The world in the 21st century is more connected, yet more diverse than ever before.


This presents a significant challenge, especially in the workforce where unified teamwork is a critical part of organisational structures. We all understand that men, women, race/ethnicity, gay, straight, disabled person, the young and the older person, bring a variety of different experiences to the work place. Many of these groups may differ in their values, attitudes, behaviours and the manner in which they perceive situations and solve problems, but our challenge is to learn from this. Learn how to communicate using cultural competency. Learn how to remove barriers so that we can enhance understanding and appreciation and establish a sense of unification in our jobs and in our lives.

What ambition has the organisation got so the vision of equality and diversity can be fulfilled?

How has your organisation’s action done this?

What achievement has the organisation done around equality and diversity?

What do you think?

Does it matter?

1 comment:

  1. Read about Emotional Equality in the Future Legal System: http://www.wtfpwm.com/vol3/iss1/pg08/

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