January 24th, 2009
Relationship- a very common word which is related to all of us. None of us is saved from this word no matter how hard we try to keep ourselves free from relationships. Am I putting something wrong??? I hope that I am not….
Some relationships are established while some happened on their own like our relationship with our parents. Well, no matter how it happened but I do put emphasis on the fact that one can definitely lead a happy life by building or creating healthy relationships…Hey,, you are not supposed to take lessons for doing so…it’s all in your perspective and it’s you who will have to take initiative to keep your relationship, no matter which it is, going smoothly.
I surely don’t want to teach you a lesson just want to remind you few important things such as-
Learn to be happy. Come on, how you can take a relationship to the long way if you are not happy about it..!!!! Don’t expect happiness from others, rather get it on your own and see the difference….. J
Make sure that you are not snatching independency of another person in your effort of being one; take my word…it will suffocate the relationship sooner or later. This point is paramount in marital relationships. You as well as your partner needs space where both of you can act independently yet one.
You will be agree with me that we all expect respect, trust and care from a person we are in relationship with.. then, the point is crystal clear..whilst you are expecting these from your partner; make sure that you are not depriving him/her from these vital components for building healthy relationship.
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November 14th, 2008
Keeping in pace with the present times it has become imperative to introduce the concept of diversity into corporate culture. With a diverse work force inclusive of multiethnic, multicultural and multinational groups to deal with, diversity training is the need of the hour. Diversity training is about creating diversity awareness. Training is being provided at the moment by outside consultancy firms. Top executives and lower-rung employees are made aware of the strategic importance of diversity through videos, multimedia presentations, and group discussions.
It is imperative to focus on one very important aspect of an organization – its human resource. Programs need to be developed to constantly enhance the employee skills and train them as multi-dimensional professionals.
Diversity training is to help create an environment in which employees feel themselves to be a part of the organization without regard for ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, geography or work force affiliation. These factors related to their background should not in anyway influence their attitude. They should feel valued only for the contribution they make to the organizational success. This way they will feel motivated and their skills and knowledge more productively used.
The basic level training consists of three modules associated with diversity awareness and sensitivity. Diversity principles are related to cultural awareness where people are encouraged to be more sensitive to those co-workers who belong to different backgrounds and cultures. To strengthen team work and team spirit, issues on cultural diversities should not be allowed to figure in an organization. Next, focus is placed on appreciating gender differences in the workplace. Conscious building of cross-cultural awareness is encouraged to help project leaders form multicultural teams by picking employees from different countries based in North America to Europe and Asia. The module also provides information on how to conduct business in different parts of the world.
The second level of training concerns behavioral change. Sexual harassment in workplace is a serious and important issue. Role-playing, diversity principles with scenarios and situations is also played out. The right kind of responses to such diversity situations is also suggested. Extensive management training is also designed for the women and other minority work force to help them make appropriate progress in the organization.
Leaders are trained to understand and guide the multicultural teams effectively with profit and loss responsibility. Leading a multicultural team can be a challenging task, and business leaders ought to be aware of their responsibility in bringing the best out their team.
What makes diversity training very important is the developing in the employees of a multicultural organization the need to work in harmony and learn how to treat co-workers based on their contributions only. The employers and employees should be well committed to this line of thinking. The training on diversity ensures that understanding on these lines is developed, which ultimately stands to benefit both the organization and the individuals.
A number of organizations are coming forward to take the benefits of Diversity Training owing to the orientation courses that they have undergone. It is important to listen to the experiences of people who have been affected or influenced by diversity. The training program includes and encourages people to speak on their differences. They are made aware of their own group and other groups, and understanding is sought to be created between diverse cultural styles.
Different groups are taught ways to interact with one another. Role-playing modules and exercises encourage employees to discuss how various events have influenced them. They are encouraged to talk about their experiences with co-workers of different nationalities, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. They talk about their own cultural beliefs and discuss whether these beliefs are correct or not. Not all experiences are pleasant. However, these talks help in clearing many misconceptions among people of different cultures. The feedback that these training sessions generate is encouraging, as people tend to learn more about others that they consider different from them. Surprisingly, participants find that there are many commonalities between them and others. They find a definite bonding with other ethnic groups, as they feel more enlightened. It is not that easy talking about differences and airing your personal views, especially so in front of co-workers from diverse backgrounds. Different people feel the impact of diverse policies, practices and situations differently.
The all inclusive culture needs an open mind and the ability and willingness to accept other cultures. Open minded people find the whole exercise an eye-opening experience, and find themselves developing affinity for other co-workers. This, they feel, works towards better understanding and improved relations, especially when they are working on the same team. They find that communication levels have improved between workers belonging to different groups.
Diversity leadership training is just as important for the top executives. Diversity awareness, aimed at the lower-rung employees, is not sufficient to bring about the changes sought in the work culture and environment of a multicultural organization. Top rung executives are expected to advocate for diversity within the organization and through their own conduct set examples in the area of diversity for the subordinate employees to emulate. Executives cannot just pass on instructions on diversity unless they themselves participate whole heartedly in the diversity exercise. Hence, training on diversity, at the top executive level, middle and lower levels is essential.
With more and more multinationals vying to capture global markets, it becomes all the more imperative to encourage diversity training among its rank and file. More and more companies are recognizing the fact that pursuing diverse workforce adds to innovation and creativity. As a multinational company is introduced to local flavor, the customs and practices, the business benefit it accrues from this knowledge is immense.
Diverse employees feel accepted and motivated when their ideas find acceptance in the organization. This generally leads to more productivity. A satisfied and happy workforce is bound to be more productive for an organization. Differences, however small between a supervisor and subordinate, can cause a lot of heartburn that goes on to adversely affect the self-esteem and confidence of the worker, especially from a different ethnic group. It only leads to unnecessary stress at work, which ultimately leads to lower productivity.
Diversity leadership training helps leaders understand their own behavior that they portray when they feel uncomfortable with someone who is different from them. The idea is to make the leaders aware of their own behavior that may inadvertently lead to hurting the victim. The impact of such behavior could be far reaching, which may reflect in the poor showing of the team. This in ultimate terms affects the business of the organization as a whole adversely.
This training is not only about making the leaders aware of the impact of their behavior on the goals and targets of the organization, but to also suggest them remedial measures to get the best out of their work force. The idea behind this is not to discourage the leaders but to be open about their shortcomings. These may not be considered as shortcomings in the strictest of sense, but with the increasing participation of the work force with diverse cultural backgrounds, it is a vital adjustment that leaders need to make in their way of functioning to ensure that the organization does not suffer on that account.
The growing awareness to deal with diversity in an organization is a good sign for both the diverse work force and the organization. Diversity training at all levels of the organization helps promote harmony and a better environment for all employees to work without hinderance.
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