Sollah Blog
Inclusion Creates New Workplace Opportunities
by Jon Grannis, 2 months ago
While shifting a company’s perspective to seeing DEIB as an organizational development initiative does bring about a substantial change in regard to how diversity is viewed and approached throughout the organization, this change also creates new efficiencies and business opportunities.
Generations Apart
by Jon Grannis, 2 months ago
A fun and interesting perspective of Gen X and Gen Y employees - from the perspective of a Baby Boomer. Honest thoughts and interesting stereotypes are discussed. Will some generation-based attributes still annoy us? Sure they will. Can we work through those problems? We can if we choose to do so.
Understanding Preconceived Notions & Stereotypes
by Jon Grannis, 3 months ago
Having preconceived notions or stereotypes about other people is like assuming that you know all of the ingredients of an item of food just by looking at it.
Invest Your Time for Others - A Cultural Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 4 months ago
On teams, it is important to be willing to invest time into the lives of other team members. We do this by learning about what they need and what obstacles they face and by then offering our assistance.
A Full Plate (Avoiding Burn Out)
by Jon Grannis, 5 months ago
Burnout happens when requests for our time and energy exceed our capacity to comply. Once a person reaches this stage, there is a rapid drop in productivity, not a gradual decline.
Build an Army of Many - A Cultural Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 5 months ago
When teams are working together, there are many roles that are vital to the success of the team, and yet, they are not visible to most people. When building effective, inclusive teams, create the opportunities to utilize the contributions of all team members in accomplishing team goals.
An ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) Case Study
by Jon Grannis, 7 months ago
Understanding the ADA is an arduous task. That's why you have an HR and/or Legal Department. But there are some things a manager should know. Here is a case study about the ADA that you can use in an upcoming ADA training session.
Craft Your Message With Purpose - A Communication Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 8 months ago
Taking time to think about who, when, and how a message will be received allows the sender to craft a much more effective message that will produce much better results.
A New DEIB Integration Model to Consider
by Jon Grannis, 10 months ago
When launching new products, a typical adoption curve has three stages: early adopters, mainstream/majority adopters and the late adopters. Diversity & Inclusion integration isn't that much different!
Coaching Tips & Tricks - Asking the Right Questions
by Jon Grannis, 10 months ago
Coaching is a powerful tool. Asking the right questions is key to getting the right results. In this post, we present the top 25 questions that can jump start any coaching session.
Five Strategies for Re-Building Relationships and Resolving Differences
by Jon Grannis, 11 months ago
Damaged workplace relationships and unresolved conflicts can cause a tremendous personal and productivity toll. If you have experienced one or more conflicts that disrupt the flow of work, you’re not alone. In fact, a CPP Inc. study suggests U.S. employees spend an average of 2.1 hours each week dealing with such conflicts, at a yearly cost to employers of $359 billion.
Use Intuition to Foster Better Teamwork - A Cultural Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 12 months ago
How to develop close bonds intuitively within our team?
Create Structure to Help Bridge Barriers - A Communication Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 12 months ago
Flexibility, adapting, or helping out are all out of the question. This lack of flexibility is similar in some ways to teams that are spread out over multiple locations or across borders, as their interactions are also limited in a predetermined way.
Five Common DEIB Strategy Implementation Mistakes
by Jon Grannis, 14 months ago
Having a diversity, equity and inclusion strategy in place within an organization is fantastic! But having a well-planned and result-driven program that is getting results is never implemented without careful planning. Here are some common mistakes we've seen organizations make in the name of 'diversity.'
Adapt to Encourage Growth - A Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 14 months ago
Adaptation taps into employee skill sets and allows people to utilize their diversity to improve upon old “songs,” making a new version that supports growth.
Encourage Greatness - A Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 16 months ago
Creating powerful teams with high impact does not happen in a single day. The foundation of great teams comes from a vision and respect for people that builds over time. Building a great team requires on-going daily respectful interactions that support each other.
Harassment & Discrimination... Is Still Not Just About Sex Anymore!
by Jon Grannis, 16 months ago
Most of us are familiar with sexual harassment in the workplace, but when it comes to harassment and discrimination, it’s not just about sex anymore. And it never was, quite frankly. In reality, laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in the workplace go far beyond just sexual harassment.
Focus on Communication - A Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 18 months ago
In high-pressure work environments, differences between colleagues may lead to disputes that make it impossible for them to see past their biases, resulting in a conflict or stalemate.
Pay Attention To Nonverbal Communication - A Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 2 years ago
While your colleagues in the workplace communicate both verbally and nonverbally, understanding how to interpret their nonverbal communication can be a great advantage.
Tell Stories to Build a Strong Community - A Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 2 years ago
Storytelling is at the heart of what makes us human and is a universal tool used by groups of people to explain who they are and the experiences that shaped their history.
Create a Blueprint - A Quick Tip
by Jon Grannis, 2 years ago
Keep a list of diversity goals in a visible place. Under each goal detail the action and communication plans and tasks that must be worked on in order to achieve that goal.