|
Why is it so difficult at
times to get different generations to
understand and respect each other when
everyone has valuable information to
contribute yet everyone seems frustrated
with anyone not in their age range?
And why do we put so much
energy into emphasizing certain philosophies
at work that others just don’t seem to
comprehend, when what we need to initially
understand is how they have been culturally
conditioned and address those issues as
well?
Please Understand Me
helps us look at how we can get teach people
to get rid of the bias by realizing the
similarities, the strengths and the
importance of teamwork.
Why is it when a woman
shakes her head it means active listening,
and yet men tend to misread that particular
piece of body language as approval?
Why is it women wait their
turn in meetings and men often believe they
aren’t really serious about a project
because they don’t keep interrupting and
bringing it back onto the table for
discussion?
Why do we hear people say
“that old geezer, they didn’t have computers
when he started” or “I have forgotten more
than she’ll ever learn here, how old is she,
15?”
And why do we question the
intentions of people who get too near us and
invade our space, or won’t even make eye
contact with us, when it’s their appropriate
cultural behavior?
It’s amazing we can
communicate with each other at all, and this
is what “Please Understand Me” addresses.
How we can communicate effectively based on
gender, culture and age.
Unless everyone in your work
environment is exactly the same age, gender
and ethnicity, then this program is a must
for your company.
You’ll learn:
-
The amazing differences
in speaking across the gender lines, and
how to make sure both sexes really
understand what you mean, not
necessarily what your body language is
saying.
-
The smartest ways to get
buy-in from those older or younger, and
ascertain what the real problems are in
order to reach resolution and help
people save face.
-
The basics in
understanding cultural differences and
where to go to find the answer to any
question pertaining to cultural
behavior.
This seminar is rounded out
with real life examples, role play, group
exercises and a touch of magic; a great
refresher for anyone who must work
effectively across demographic boundaries!
It can also include either a DISC profile or
Myers-Briggs type indicator.
|
