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SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL Union (SEIU) Diversity Workshop:

SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL Union (SEIU) Diversity Workshop: “Differences in the 21 st century” SUNDAY, June 27, 2010. Work is an economic exchange where tasks are performed relationships are formed and “pay” is received at the end of the “day”. THE PURPOSE OF

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SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL Union (SEIU) Diversity Workshop:

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  1. SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL Union (SEIU) Diversity Workshop: “Differences in the 21st century” SUNDAY, June 27,2010

  2. Work is an economic exchange where tasks are performed relationships are formed and “pay” is received at the end of the “day”

  3. THE PURPOSE OF Respecting DIFFERENCES: When people feel respected for who they are and what they bring to the table, the work environment sees: • Increased morale • Reduced stress • Improved staff (and Board/Council) retention • Less sick days • Efficient and effective collaboration toward decision-making

  4. Objectives • Explore visible and invisible differences and the incumbent issues using the SUNSHINE MODEL. • Discover the sophisticated defenses we use when encountering differences we don’t understand using the RED ZONE/GREEN ZONE MODEL. • Examine the difference of our INTENT versus the IMPACT of our behaviors on being productive and collaborative.

  5. GROUND RULES • Be Yourself • Be responsible for yourself by using “I” statements • Information will be anonymous • Treat information ethically • Listen even if you don’t agree • Keep your intentions clear • Postpone judgments • Speak nondefensively • HAVE FUN

  6. Differences SUNSHINE MODELInstructions: Think about yourself and how you are “different.” List those differences around your “sun” below. On page 5, list the personal and professional advantages and privileges of your difference, as well as the personal and professional disadvantages.

  7. Lost Generation (1883–1900) • Greatest Generation (1901–1924) • Silent Generation (1925–1942) • Baby Boomer(1943–1960) • Generation X (1961–1981) • Generation Y (1982–2001) • Generation Z (2001–)

  8. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF BEING DIFFERENT

  9. 50 Signs of Defensiveness

  10. What Can the Council do • to ensure differences are respected? • Mingling exercise: Please complete items #1-5. Then go around the room and introduce yourself to at least 3 people you don’t know well telling them your responses to items #1, 3, 5. You will talk about items when all are seated. • Name: ____________________________________________________ • WHAT CAN WE AS INDIVIDUALS ON THE COUNCIL DO TO MAXIMIZE OUR ADVANTAGES AND MINIMIZE OUR DISADVANTAGES?

  11. Parker Team Survey Categories Collaborator Contributor Challenger Communicator

  12. Thank you for your time and attention!

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