1. WELCOME National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI)
Building Effective Relationships in a Diverse Workplace

2. Overview
Identify the information & mis-information we learned about other groups;
Identify & express pride in the group(s) we belong;
Learn how groups other than our own experience mistreatment.
Learn the personal impact of specific incidents of discrimination; and
Learn how to interrupt prejudicial jokes, remarks and slurs.

3. How is This Training Unique?
Diversity Is Messy
Living Room Kitchen
Self and Other Awareness
Taking Risks

4. Listen with respect
No zapping / say “ouch,” be non-judgmental
Share for yourself and not for others
Observe time schedule (“welcome back”)
Respect confidentiality

5. Up / Down Group Mentioned If Member of Group Please Stand Look Around
Applaud Wildly!

6. Pairs Pair Up With Someone They Do Not Already Know
Introduce Self by Sharing the Groups Which You Belong

7. Theory Every Group and Every Issue Counts All for One and One for All
Guilt is the Glue That Holds Prejudice in Place
End Leadership Oppression
To Shift Attitudes … Hear Personal Stories

8. Records
We All Have Them
Where Did They Come From?

9. First Thoughts Work in Pairs Pick Group That Neither of You Belong
Say the Group
First Thoughts
Take Risks - Diversity is Messy!

10. Internalized Oppression
Pairs
Pick a Group That You Belong To
“What I Can’t Stand About …
Go Ahead Point Your Finger

11. Pride Same Pairs Group You Belong To
“What I Am Most Proud of …” or “What I Love About …”

12. Caucuses
What Do You Never Again Want People to Say, Think or Do Toward Your Group?
What Do You Want People to Say, Think or Do Toward Your Group?

13. Speak-Outs Invited to Share a Personal Experience of Discrimination
All Had a Chance to Say “No”
Their Story is a Gift

14. Shifting Attitudes
RESPECT

15. Closing Exercise