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Global Diversity: Experience an Open World

International business requires agile thinkers, trained to overcome cultural obstacles that can cost companies millions of dollars. Global Diversity: Experience an Open World is a great way to introduce the concept of putting smart global communication skills into action.

Discussion Card: After the Conversation

So you've had a difficult discussion with an employee, direct report, staff member... what's next? Things like action items, open issues, follow-up and more! These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (A.F.T.E.R.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to follow-up with a tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: Before the Conversation

Having a difficult discussion is hard. Though it must be done to get to resolution, you must be prepared. That includes understanding ground rules and preparing yourself mentally (working through a checklist). These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (B.E.F.O.R.E.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: During the Conversation

We all know that having a difficult discussion can be hard. It's important to watch out for key indicators during that conversation. This includes ground rules, verbal and non-verbal cues, and so much more! These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (D.U.R.I.N.G.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: Purpose of the Talk

It's not always easy having workplace discussions - whether to simply gather information or to tackle a tough situation. Shying away from key workplace topics/issues don't make those problems disappear. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (T.H.E.C.H.A.T.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: Starting Conversations with Grace

Need to have a serious talk with an employee or front-line staff? Having the tough workplace discussions are never easy. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (G.R.A.C.E.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions... effectively and with respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: Understanding Intent vs. Impact

Having the tough workplace discussions are never easy. Opening up the proper lines of communication (getting your intent and impact across) to discuss the 'not-so-easy' stuff is essential to properly address them. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (I.M.P.A.C.T.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Group or Individual: Which Motivates You?

How cultures from around the world look at motivation differently.

Open Mind, Open World: Improving Intercultural Interactions™

Boost productivity by developing cultural capability! In a global economy, cultural misunderstandings can have an immediate, negative impact on business productivity. Open Mind, Open World provides a solid foundation for identifying and understanding basic cultural values and behaviors. Employees and managers gain insights, strategies and skills that help minimize cultural misunderstandings and strengthen interactions.

Hierarchy or Equality: Do you know where you stand?

How respect is defined differently in varying cultures around the world.

High Risk or Low Risk: What's your comfort level?

How uncertainty and ambiguity impacts work decisions and team relationships.

Task or Relationship: Which Comes First?

Learn how people from different cultures work together... productively.

Tips for Working with Every Generation

Want a quick summary of proven tips for working effectively with ANY generation? This is the handout for you! Everyone wants to be treated with respect—and recognize that respect might look and feel different, based on differing experiences and perspectives.

Open Mind, Open World: Improving Intercultural Interactions™ (Opening/Introduction)

Introduces five cultural continuums that impact how people from around the world interact and work together & introduces a four-step process for engaging in effective intercultural communication.

Open Mind, Open World: Improving Intercultural Interactions™ (Program Summary)

Summarizes the five cultural continuums and the four-step O.P.E.N. communication process.

The Future of Work™ Generations in the Workplace

SOLLAH EXCLUSIVE!

Each generation brings its own unique work styles and expectations to the workplace, based on common experiences many of them share. Generational influences - like parenting styles, the pandemic, war, the economy, global impacts, popular culture and other defining moments or events - contribute to generational characteristics that are brought into the workplace. To have an inclusive workplace, you have to be intentional and willing to listen to others, gain perspectives, and make adjustments, with the ultimate goal of staying connected… across generations.

Diversity 101™ Leveraging the Power of Inclusion, Equity & Respect

Our Best-Selling DEIB Program! An inclusive workplace doesn't need to be elusive! As organizations and customer bases become increasingly diverse, it is important for employees to be able to engage and work through differences in a positive manner that supports productivity, teamwork and customer satisfaction. This best-selling program addresses the “respect and inclusion” component of diversity – from the employee’s perspective. Topics include: unconscious (hidden) bias, cultural competence, diversity moments, gender & gender identity, rumors & gossip, joking and improper expressions.

Working on Diverse Teams (Pocket Guide)

We've taken ten of our best-selling discussion cards and created a pack of powerful, poignant and easy-to-use triggers for getting diversity, equity and inclusion conversations started! Each of the ten cards provides a simple model along with thought-provoking questions on various topics that will drive team cohesiveness. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement, performance management or as a conversation generator.

TrainingBytes® Please Call Me Jessica, Not Bill™

Transitioning to a different gender is a deeply personal decision. There are many unknowns and the added stress of how the workplace will accept the transitioning employee is very real. When discussing with and supporting (being an ally) an employee or co-worker going through the transition, the bottom line and key to personal and team success is simple... it all comes down to respect. This powerful video captures the emotion and fears of a transitioning employee.

Diversity 101™ Don't Know What You Got

Biases are real and we all have ‘em. Our biases describe both positive and negative mindsets towards individuals and groups. There a lot to such a little word. Bias refers to the persistent, harmful and unequal treatment of someone based solely on some characteristic they possess or group they belong to.

Diversity 101™ Seriously, At Work?

Gender and gender identity continue to present significant challenges due to strongly held traditions, beliefs and values. We need to be sure to watch out for double standards - such as, norms or “rules” applied to some groups and not to others.

Diversity 101™ Merge Ahead

Organizational diversity includes work habits and values that are affected by time zone differences, commuting patterns, virtual teams and geographic distance. This can be a significant challenge when organizations merge, especially when they’re in different locations.

M.E.E.T. on Common Ground™ - Speaking Up for Respect in the Workplace

Promote personal responsibility for creating respectful work environments. This program approaches sensitive issues without shame, blame or negative stereotyping and will show your employees where respect for differences makes common sense. Put into practice, this program can help improve the communication and relationships in your workplace.

Generations: M.E.E.T. for Respect in the Workplace™ (For Employees)

With workers from multiple (up to 5) generations now active in the workforce, the potential for misunderstanding, frustration and conflict puts increasing pressure on productivity. To turn that challenge into a competitive advantage, this program applies the M.E.E.T. approach to the complexities of effectively working in and managing a multi-age workforce.

Another Look: Defining Respect in Healthcare™

Providing quality healthcare also includes recognizing that employees and others in the work environment have diverse backgrounds and a desire for respect and understanding as well.

Five Completely Sane People

It's sometimes tough bringing a group of diverse and free-thinking individuals together on a team - and expect them to immediately gel. This video demonstrates the work needed to get the best from a multi-generational team. Includes varying views of appropriate business etiquette.

How to Better Understand Generation Y!

This short animated video is a fun way to understand the newest generation in the workplace - Generation Y (also known as the Millennials).

Me Jing Or Ma Jong? Avoiding Stereotypes

A focus on the concept of assistance within a diversity context and the importance of avoiding stereotypes (and bias - conscious or unconscious) in the workplace.

My Grandpa's Name Is Charlie

Generational preferences regarding communication and management; the communication gap between a young manager and an older subordinate.

Out With the Old, In With the New!

This is a terrific and poignant scenario showing the technology gap between generations.

Saturday's Just Another Day

When personal goals negatively impact team members; how generational differences impact views of work/life balance.

White Guys Need Not Apply (Original Version)

Inclusion is for everybody! We've paid a lot of attention to overcoming the past exclusion of women and minorities in the workplace - in terms of their roles and how they should be treated. But we don't give a lot of thought as to how those changes have affected white men. Organizations today must carry out efforts to increase their race, gender, and diversity in ways that don't exclude or unfairly disadvantage any group.

Create A Blueprint - A Quick Conversation

When constructing a skyscraper, it is of the utmost importance to have properly designed and vetted blueprints. These blueprints serve as the authoritative guide to the thousands of decisions that must be made in order to construct a working, unified building. Much like the construction of a skyscraper, the task of starting a new diversity initiative requires a carefully drawn up blueprint, or diversity strategy, that provides the ultimate vision for the company.

Discussion Card: Conversations Across the Race Divide

Discussing race and racial inequities in the workplace can be tough... but it's a conversation that needs to take place. Shying away from key workplace topics/issues don't make those problems disappear. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (D.I.V.I.D.E.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: Having Brave Conversations

With a diverse workplace can come unique and interesting tension. When that tension grows into real issues, it's time to have a brave conversation. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (B.R.A.V.E.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: The Power of Recovering

When we say (or do) something that negatively impacts a co-worker, it's often hard to know what to do to mend the relationship. Recovering a relationship is important to moving past the issue(s). These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (R.E.C.O.V.E.R.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: Checking the Relationship

Having active and respectful discussions are paramount to creating working relationships based on inclusive and trust. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (R.A.P.P.O.R.T.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: Listening by Creating Space

Having active and respectful discussions are essential components of an inclusive and innovative workplace. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (S.P.A.C.E.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Your Path to Success™ Respecting Others

Being cooperative and respectful are probably two of the most important things we can do to really excel on the job. Just being able to get along with people is one of the most important skills any of us bring to the workplace. It means getting to know your colleagues and co-workers; making the effort to gain the respect and support of the people you work with.

F.A.I.R. in Action™ for Managers

Talking about diversity and fairness in the workplace is important; actively managing the challenges and issues that can arise is much more difficult—but critical for maintaining productivity and achieving results. This follow-up program teaches employees how to be fair and culturally competent in real-life workplace situations by applying the F.A.I.R. approach.

She's Old News; He's Too Green

Impact of age bias on workplace relationships and team productivity.

Managing Generations: M.E.E.T. for Respect in the Workplace™

Leaders can turn the challenge of multiple generations in the workplace into a competitive advantage by applying the concepts of this program to the complexities of managing a multigenerational workforce. Managers gain insights, strategies and skills that help minimize generational conflict, strengthen collaboration and improve teamwork for better results.

Are You Giving 110%?

The concept of respect within a diversity context; an example of different perspectives on work/life balance.

Do I Have to Spell It Out?

When generational communication differences cause misunderstandings about work requirements and work/life balance

Guess What I Heard

The negative impact of passing along gossip and rumors about coworkers

Hey, It's Just a Joke!

Impact of inappropriate humor on perceptions and workplace relationships.

I Can't Do Anything Right

Accommodating religious differences in the workplace.

I Didn't Understand One Word

Dealing with language barriers in the workplace

I Don't Understand

An employee has difficulty helping a patient due to a language barrier.

I Just Don't Fit In...

How language barriers and occupational jargon can create exclusiveness within the workplace.

Is This Any Way to Run a Hospital?

Dealing with culturally-insensitive remarks.

It Was in the Paper

Off-hand comments about a newspaper or blog article, TV show or even current events can disrupt work and impact working relationships. But let's face it, there's no way we can keep people from talking about these things.


It's Intolerable

Impact of offensive figures of speech on workplace relationships.

M.E.E.T. Zero Tolerance - Program Summary

Review of the M.E.E.T. communication model and the challenges of enforcing a zero-tolerance policy

She's Just a Kid

Workplace stereotyping based on age.

Straight TALK™ - A Spotlight on Generations in the Workplace

Misunderstanding. Frustration. Conflict. All of these words describe the feelings of employees and team members in a workplace that now employs four generations. This new Straight TALK™ series focuses on the definition and common issues around our multi-generational workforce. Intended for managers and supervisors, this series gets straight to the point by providing easy-to-understand information - directly from Sollah's premiere subject matter experts.

Use Generalities as an Opportunity to Ask for a Specific Example

How would you probe when the interviewee gives general responses to your questions? Consider Probes For A Specific Example: "Tell me what you did when you helped a specific person get organized?" "Describe what you did to make one meeting really effective for getting organized?" "Give me an example of a time when a good worker’s complaint helped you improve organization?" "When did you use the computer system to improve organization?"

We Need to M.E.E.T. Program Summary

Review of the M.E.E.T. communication model and how to find common ground.

You Call That a Presentation?

When generational differences impact communication and presentation styles.

You Should See Her Qualifications

When gender stereotypes impact trust and working relationships

An Ally Is...™

An ally is the friend we all need sometimes. Someone who supports others…those outside of the majority. This short, yet powerful video sums up the key qualities of being an ally.

Civility Is…™

Being civil means interacting and responding courteously and respectfully. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to encourage discussion on the importance of a civil and respectful workplace.

Summary of M.E.E.T.™ in Action

Handout - We need to be aware of generational differences and ways to work successfully in a multi-generational workplace. The M.E.E.T.™ model helps us communicate effectively and build a respect-filled workplace where people of all generations can do their best work.

Working With All Generations

Based on several interactive case studies on generations, this training activity gives each person in the session an opportunity to practice using the M.E.E.T.™ model to help us communicate effectively.

Be Willing to Listen – Workplace Mini Poster

Powerful tips for working on diverse teams. This easy-to-use mini poster presents action steps and simple questions to trigger thoughts around the power of simply listening to others from an inclusive and respect-driven perspective. When you are willing to listen to others, you'll understand where they are coming from. Also available in a healthcare version.

Another Look - Introduction

Introducing the impact of hidden bias on thoughts and actions

F.A.I.R. in Action - Opening Montage/Set the Stage

Build inclusion and cultural competency in the workplace. An introduction to the F.A.I.R. in action model.

Generations - Program Opening/Generations & M.E.E.T. Model Explained

Definitions and characteristics of the four generations currently in the workforce; explains the M.E.E.T. communication mode

M.E.E.T. on Common Ground - Program Opening/M.E.E.T. Model Explained

Explanation of the M.E.E.T. model as a respect-building communication tool

Managing Generations/Program Opening/M.E.E.T. Model Explained

Explains the M.E.E.T. communication model in the context of managing generations in the workplace.

We Need to M.E.E.T. - Program Introduction

Introduces challenges managers face in creating a respectful work environment; explains the M.E.E.T. communication model.

F.A.I.R. in Action - Conclusion

Summary of feedback,assistance,inclusion and respect in action

Generations - Program Closing/M.E.E.T. Model Review

Review of M.E.E.T. model and key points about treating all generations with respect

M.E.E.T. on Common Ground - Program Closing/M.E.E.T. Model Review

Review of the M.E.E.T. communication model.

Managing Generations - Program Closing/"Getting It Right Together!"/M.E.E.T. Model Review

Review of M.E.E.T. model and key points about generations working together for respect in the workplace.

Case Study: Using Crude Language in the Workplace

Stereotyping / Why words matter in the workplace.

Just an Expression

Dealing with disrespectful comments by coworkers

Religion at Work

How to address prayer in the workplace

The Company Outing

Being respectful of religious diversity

The Little People

When a leader uses demeaning language

The Locker Room

Dealing with questions during a coworker's gender reassignment process

The Wedding

An openly gay coworker sharing his/her wedding plans at the office

What is a Generation?

Article Summary: A “generation” is defined as a group of people born and living about the same time. Within each generation, its members share values, behaviors and work ethics that have been shaped by the economic, social and political climates in which they come of age.

M.E.E.T. on Common Ground™ Key Tags (10-pack)

Just Added! A terrific way to reinforce the M.E.E.T. on Common Ground message and model. These new, laminated key tags feature the M.E.E.T. on Common Ground title on the front and the MEET model on the back.

SMART-START™ Generations: Bridging the Gap

An emotion-provoking video that uses music, text and graphics to inspire a discussion about the generational differences we encounter every day.

SMART-START™ Respect: It Just Takes a Little Respect

A thought-provoking video that uses music, text and graphics to inspire and stimulate discussion about respect and inclusion in the workplace.

Your Path to Success™ (The Complete Series)

Wouldn't it be nice to have a personal playbook of helpful tips and tricks while plugging away at the office, shop, plant, studio, etc.? A resource that would help you tackle tough workplace situations using easy-to-implement, common sense tactics and concepts. This new series of short, thought-provoking modules is a great way to face typical workplace issues - both strategically and respectfully. There is no better time than the present to get working on your path to success.

Discussion Card: Multicultural Customer Service

Are assumptions about a customer based on language, accent and culture impacting communication and customer service? These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (C.U.S.T.O.M.E.R.) along with thought-provoking questions on serving multicultural customers. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: Creating a Respectful & Inclusive Workplace

These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (M.E.E.T.) along with thought-provoking questions to create a respectful flow of communication - helping everyone recognize, respond to, and resolve difficult interactions involving diversity and inclusion dynamics. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Info Brief: Religious Terminlogy & Information

When it comes to religion, the words you use are important and play an integral part of conversation with fellow colleagues. To ensure teamwork and communication in the workplace run as smoothly as possible, using the correct words and terms is very important.