Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts
Here’s a program that shows the viewer exactly how to respond in moments of diversity-related tension. No blame, no guilt or conflict. Just practical, specific skills that can be applied immediately in your workplace.
- DVD or USB
- CD with Leader’s Guide
- PowerPoint
- 1 Ouch! Book (while quantities last)
- 10 Ouch! Reminder Cards (while quantities last)
- Understand the impact of stereotypes and biased statements
- Identify reasons people stay silent
- Enhance skills for speaking up without blame or guilt
$695.00
The simple act of naming a bias as such or objecting to it on the spot establishes a social atmosphere that discourages it: saying nothing serves to condone it. Daniel Goleman
What do you do if someone you care about is the target of demeaning stereotypes? What if you are being demeaned or stereotyped? How often do you speak up on behalf of respect?
Staying silent in the face of demeaning comments, stereotypes or bias allows these attitudes and behaviours to thrive. This undermines our ability to create an inclusive workplace where all employees are welcomed, treated with respect and able to do their best work. Yet, most employees and leaders who want to speak up don’t know how. So we say nothing.
While the primary use of OUCH! is organizational – whether in a company, educational institution, association, or government agency – the skills apply to every part of life. The skills you learn for speaking up in the classroom, workplace or boardroom are equally effective at the family dinner table, at a social gathering, or community event.
