Diversity - A different perspective!
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The document discusses the complexities of achieving diversity, focusing on the themes of race, culture, gender, and inclusion in various settings. It emphasizes the need for patience, empathy, and constructive dialogue to navigate difficult topics and create equal opportunities. Additionally, it highlights the importance of personal responsibility and proactive engagement in addressing injustices and fostering a truly diverse environment.
Diversity - A different perspective!
- 1. @MartinaMitz How and Why? ACHIEVING DIVERSITY 28th November 2018
- 2. @MartinaMitz The Current Diversity Debate DIVERSITYTODAY 💬
- 4. @MartinaMitz Race Culture Gender • Nationality • Language • Appearance • Religion • Ethnicity • Traditions • Gender Identity • Sexual Orientation • Tolerance Innovation | Workplace Diversity | Multi-cultural | Leadership
- 5. @MartinaMitz Innovation | Workplace Diversity | Multi-cultural | Leadership Race Culture Gender • Nationality • Language • Appearance • Religion • Ethnicity • Traditions • Gender Identity • Sexual Orientation • Tolerance
- 6. @MartinaMitz Inclusion | Respect | Acceptance | Openness Race Culture Gender • Nationality • Language • Appearance • Religion • Ethnicity • Traditions • Gender Identity • Sexual Orientation • Tolerance Innovation | Workplace Diversity | Multi-cultural | Leadership
- 7. @MartinaMitz but ask… I COULDN’T HELP 🙈
- 8. @MartinaMitzimage: https://www.peoplescout.com/racial-and-ethnic-diversity-in-the-workplace/ WAS THIS THE GOAL OF THE WHOLE DEBATE?
- 9. @MartinaMitz OR WAS IT ABOUT WINNING THE DIVERSITY-RACE?
- 10. @MartinaMitz …then here's a surprising solution: IFTHAT'S ALL THERE ISTO IT…
- 11. @MartinaMitz By Arwa Mahdawi video: https://goo.gl/e3KVMs
- 14. @MartinaMitz 😳 YOU HOPETHAT’S A JOKE RIGHT?
- 16. @MartinaMitz What can WE do? WORK ON: Creating a constructive approach with: • difficult people and topics • unpleasant emotions But also, creating equal chances
- 17. @MartinaMitz HOW? PATIENCE EMPATHY 2-WAYS EMBRACING THE UNCOMFORTABLE STANDING UP 1. 2. 3. 4. exercising:
- 18. @MartinaMitz 1. 2. 3. 4. HOW and WHY? PATIENCE EMPATHY 2-WAYS EMBRACING THE UNCOMFORTABLE STANDING UP because: Our brains are lazy. We react emotionally… Tension makes us move. Not everyone has the same chances exercising,
- 19. @MartinaMitz • Prefer auto-pilot (in over 90% of the cases) • Jump quickly to conclusions • Especially when under pressure • Tend to be superficial Let’s play a game… 1. Our Brains are Lazy image: https://www.industryweek.com/sites/industryweek.com/files/styles/article_featured_retina/public/uploads/2014/12/ lazy-brain.jpg?itok=IyvVa7Tl
- 20. @MartinaMitz Killer orVictim? 1 2 3 4 5 6 source: google.com; various online newspapers
- 21. @MartinaMitz Anyone who had it all right? 1 2 3 4 5 6 R.I.P. Missing R.I.P. source: google.com; various online newspapers
- 22. @MartinaMitz Our first impressions aren’t always right! • Realise initial impulses • Go beyond first impressions • Get more info/context first • Mum’s advice: “Count to 3 before you react.” 1. PATIENCE
- 23. @MartinaMitz • Emotions activate before our consciousness • They affect the chosen (re)actions • We need to make sense of things • Our brains pack everything into emotional stories And we can’t help it… 2.We ARE Emotional! image: https://www.maruedr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Emotional-Reaction-vs-Transaction.jpg
- 24. @MartinaMitz What do you see? video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9TWwG4SFWQ
- 25. @MartinaMitz Emotions are a part of being human! TOWARDS YOURSELF: TOWARDS OTHERS: 2. Empathy 2-ways • Allow your emotion (doesn’t mean express it!) • Reflect: what triggered it and why? • Ask and try to understand others • Their context will make things easier for you
- 26. @MartinaMitz • The uncomfortable creates tension • Tension creates electrical impulses • Which make, e.g. our muscles contract • Without it, we won’t move or grow at all 3.Tension Makes Us Move image: https://www.topuniversities.com/sites/default/files/styles/lead_article_image/public/blogs/lead-images/ Roar_and_other_stress_relievers.jpg
- 27. @MartinaMitz How do lobsters grow? video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9TWwG4SFWQ
- 28. @MartinaMitz "Drugs" won’t solve anything in the long-term… • Difficult people • Hard, bad moments and emotions; Fails and flaws • Give more honest feedback! • Break taboos → discuss constructively 3. Embracing the uncomfortable:
- 29. @MartinaMitz “POSITIVE THINKING” WON’T SOLVE ANYTHING… …NEITHER WILL POLITICAL CORRECTNESS!
- 30. @MartinaMitz It's time, we live up to our good intentions! • If you are a Manager → Try to understand and integrate difficult people • If you are a Majority → Reach out to the individual and be pro-active • If you are an Expert → Share knowledge/mentor others for free • If you are a Human → Stand up, when you see injustice! 4. Standing up! BECAUSE, NOT EVERYONE HAS THE SAME CHANCES…
- 31. @MartinaMitz PEES!✌ 1. PATIENCE 2. EMPATHY 2-WAYS 3. EMBRACING THE UNCOMFORTABLE 4. STANDING UP Healthy exercise for real Diversity:
- 32. @MartinaMitz WE ALL NEED TO GROW UP AND BE MORE CONSTRUCTIVE!
- 33. @MartinaMitzTech Trends Berlin 2018 PEES OUT! ✌✊ Martina Mitz UX Psychologist, Strategist & Designer martina.mitz@gmail.com web, social: Martina Mitz currently: Berlin, Germany