sensitivity training1

Know Your AudienceBeing Mindful in a Growing

Company

What NOT to do…

Key Points:

This is a satirical TV Show.

An ethical and respectful company shouldn’t need a “Do Not Mock” list.

What Michael thinks is funny, others find offensive.

Bullying, fat shaming, homophobia, catty comments, etc.

The Basics

We are…

Growing

Hiring

Expanding

The Basics

ConsiderationAwareness

Respect

Awareness

Literally and Figuratively

Before cracking a joke, making a comment or teasing someone…

Check your surroundings

Imagine…

Consideration

Consider this situation…New installer added to your

teamConversation about a difficult past

customer

You comment: “Yeah, that guy was retarded.”

Consideration

What impression would your new coworker have of his crew?

Your new coworker is very close with his sister who happens to have Downs Syndrome.

What you didn’t know…

How might your new coworker feel about the company?

Consideration

Become more aware of differences.

Prevention…

#1#2

Think before you speak.

#3

Increase your vocabulary.

Instead of “retarded” you

could have used:Ridiculous, dumb,

stupid, unbelievable, outrageous, ludicrous,

etc…

Disclaimer

I’m NOT asking you to…

Be everybody’s best friend

Change your beliefs

Stop having fun

Conclusion

I AM asking you to…

Act with maturity

Respect your peers

Think before you speak

Conclusion

Mindful EmployeesCompany Growth

Success