How Dare You Say That! Dealing With Constructive Criticism
Okay. I’ll be the first to admit it: It’s easier for me to give people feedback than to receive it. And you’re responding, “Whew! Now I don’t feel so bad!” But constructive criticism…
Focus On Changing People’s Behaviors, Not Their Values
Some people may think that when I train for inclusion and equity in an organization, I’m there to put my personal values on people. No way. I’m not in the business to change…
Summer Slowdown? Not at Your Organization!
No summer slowdown here! No matter what time of year it is, your organization can take steps to move towards a more equitable workplace, driving change that is both lasting and meaningful. Today,…
Answers to 3 of Your Most Popular Questions on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training
Discussions on diversity, equity and inclusion can be lively, emotional – and sometimes challenging. Sessions can give rise to a multitude of varying questions and difficult situations. In our Q&A sessions, I am…
As a White Person, How Do You Reconcile Teaching About Racial Justice?
What We Think We Are, We Oftentimes Are Not… Yeah, I get it. Years ago, I believed that the worst thing that could happen to me was to be labeled a racist by…
Design & Facilitation 101: Find New Ways to Engage Participants
“I’m planning my first training session and am searching for a way to get employees enthusiastic about attending and participating. This seems like the hardest task to accomplish!” I bet you…
Bosses and Staff Together At Inclusion Sessions: Yes or No?
For many employees, honest discussion on many topics is inhibited when supervisors and bosses are present. Discussing discrimination and exclusion in the workplace can prove even more challenging when bosses – who have…
When TMI Happens at a Training on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
It happens sometimes. Your organization is committed to inclusion. Training sessions offer participants the opportunity to reflect, discuss and comment on exclusion and discrimination within the organization. And the dialogue is meaningful. Equity…
You’ve been asked to train on equity & inclusion, but…
So, you’ve been asked to train on equity and inclusion, but there’s one small problem…you’ve never done it before! Eeeek…where do you start? A caller raised this great question during one of my…
Train the Trainer: Continuing Education is Key
As a facilitator, your role is very different from that of a teacher or educator. How so? Instead of providing information or giving your opinion, you’ll focus on asking lots of questions that…
