Plus, how to confront someone who treats you unfairly.
| JUNE 22, 2022 • VOL. 20 ISSUE 25 | | | Hi John,
Are diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and programs improving social justice in your workplace?
Today’s article comes from guest contributor Michael Glauser, the executive director at the Center for Entrepreneurship at Utah State University. Michael has published a new book that traces six universal principles through our religious and philosophical traditions and highlights how these six principles contribute to social justice.
You’ll also find tips below on making difficult decisions and confronting someone you believe has treated you unfairly.
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| | | | BEYOND DEI: THE NEXT STEP TO CIVILITY | | by Michael Glauser |
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| | | | Crucial Conversations asserts that if we improve how we communicate, we can improve our relationships and results in every facet of our lives. This assertion has strong implications for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) effort that has grown significantly in recent years.
During the first five months of the Covid pandemic, DEI jobs grew by 123 percent, even though millions of jobs were lost around the country. In addition, the DEI function—typically housed in the human resources department—is becoming a core business function with a chief diversity officer who reports directly to the executive team.
Unfortunately, the millions of hours and billions of dollars spent on DEI training have not produced overwhelming results…
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| | | | | | HOW TO CONFRONT SOMEONE WHO TREATS YOU UNFAIRLY | | If you believe you’ve been treated unfairly and want to speak up, first get clear on your motive. And what should your motive be? For best results: dialogue. |
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| | | | | PARALYZED BY INDECISION? HOW TO MAKE BIG DECISIONS | | People often struggle to make decisions because they haven’t clarified what the next step is. “Deciding” means doing something. What is that something?
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| | | | | | IN THE NEWS | | FORBES: HUSH MONEY: HOW AVOIDING CONVERSATIONS IS COSTING YOUR ORGANIZATION | | According to a recent survey from Prosper Insights & Analytics, less than half of US adults say they’re happy with their work life. This dissatisfaction may relate to a lack of communication. | | |
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| | | | | | July 11–15 | | Crucial Conversations® for Mastering Dialogue | | Join us live online and learn how to: Resolve conflict. Speak your mind truthfully and tactfully. Reach alignment when stakes are high and opinions vary. Navigate the most important interactions at home and work. | | | |
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| | | | | | Unfortunately civility is hard to codify or legislate, but you know it when you see it. It’s possible to disagree without being disagreeable. | | | | | |
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