The Next Step Towards Inclusion

"MOVING IT FORWARD":
THE NEXT STEP TOWARD INCLUSION

This theatre-based training presentation is designed as a follow-up to our workforce diversity program, "Synergy From Others." Many of the same concepts (Assimilation, garbled communication, collusion etc.) are reiterated, however, we expanded the program to include a four-point strategy designed to call attention to biased behavior in a respectful manner; and a four point strategy designed to help us receive constructive criticism in a similar fashion. If there is a specific issue of Inclusion you wish to address and do not see a scene here that sufficiently accomplishes the task, please contact our office.

Scenes Included in the Program:

ANOTHER TYPE OF DISABILITY
A supervisor unfairly delegates work assignments based on presumed abilities. A disabled worker respectfully calls this to the supervisor's attention providing an opportunity for greater inclusion.

A DOUBLE STANDARD
This scene illustrates how we may make sweeping judgements of individuals based on a minimum amount of information. An employee mistakenly judges a co-worker as "lazy" because she consistently clocks off early. What she doesn't know is that the co-worker is receiving therapy for an on-the-job injury and must leave early to do so.

YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO KNOW THIS
An employee becomes frustrated when a co-worker does not have the skills stereotypically associated with him/her. (An Asian doesn't understand a math problem, a Hispanic person doesn't speak Spanish)

A LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT ME
When an employee discovers that someone rumored to be gay is being transferred to his workgroup, he voices his deep concern to a current teammate. The teammate surprises him with the information that he may already be working next to someone who is gay…

I'M JUST LOOKING
Sexual Harassment is a serious form of discrimination according to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This scene illustrates an effective means of respectfully clearing up misunderstandings before they escalate to lodging a complaint.

WHAT ABOUT ME?
Many white males report feeling disenfranchised from diversity efforts. This scene makes the strong point that Inclusion means ALL of us indeed.

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