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We all have blind spots - areas where we can’t use our full peripheral vision when dealing with other people. It’s not our fault. No matter whether the Dimension of Diversity is race, gender, religion, age, income and so on misunderstandings are inevitable. There will always be days we don’t know what to say or do. Times when we feel we just don’t know enough. In this world we are all Insiders or Outsiders some of the time.
Insiders have their own insecurities too!
Sometimes we’re part of the Insider group. Insiders tend to be good people who don’t want an unfair advantage. Still, we feel guilty and scared. Unsure of what our responsibilities really are. We’re tired of being blamed for being Insiders, but we’re unsure of what we should do. We can’t imagine working harder yet somehow we’re given the message we’re not doing enough. Something is expected of us, but what? Somehow the inequities of the past are still playing out today, but how? And, most of all, what are we supposed to do about them? We’re already burdened by so many pressures and stresses of our own.
Outsiders question their place in the world…
Sometimes, we’re part of the Outsider group. When we’re Outsiders, we’re tired and angry. But we don’t want to feel that way. Are we bumping up against the biases of others and real structural inequities? Or are we sabotaging ourselves? And, by the way, just because we feel like Outsiders doesn’t mean we know how to relate to other Outsiders. We’d like to build bridges to Insiders and other Outsider groups for survival, skill building and relationships. But doesn’t that take time and attention away from building our own group’s pride and identity?
Whether you’re
an Outsider or an Insider today, O’Halloran Communications will be
with you during your journey of discovery whether you’re in:
• Business
• Education
• Faith-based Communities
• Other non-profit organizations
Why might you decide to book a seminar?
Many times practices that appear harmless are actually toxic to some groups. But how do you know what’s what without being taken the wrong way? Simple. Call O’Halloran Communications.
Diversity expert Susan O’Halloran has been actively studying the issues of diversity for over 30 years. She also brings her background as a writer, performing artist, TV personality and motivational speaker to the table to deliver an unforgettable workshop.
You will leave with understanding about:
• Personal bias you may unwittingly have
• Practical tools to suspend judgment
• Inside and Outsider thinking and behavior
• Hidden policies, inherited historical inequities and institutional bias that sabotage your efforts
• How to create a culture of inclusive behaviors
• Motivating political will – teamwork that works!
• Showing benefits to all
• Conflict resolution – win/win scenarios
• Strategic alliances
• Guiding principles
• And much more!
Don’t worry about raising tensions or awkwardness. Susan takes on the “difficult” issues with humor, clarity and compassion. With a track record of thousands of workshops, you can trust O’Halloran Communications to deliver this issue with impact, sensitivity and humor.
Sue’s workshops are custom-designed for each client and can run two to six hours long or be booked as a multiple day event.
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