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Allies at Work Savannah River South Carolina June 24, 2009

Allies at Work Savannah River South Carolina June 24, 2009. Dr. David M. Hall Author of Allies at Work: Creating a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Inclusive Work Environment. Have been outside of the United States Europe Australia Asia Latin America Africa

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Allies at Work Savannah River South Carolina June 24, 2009

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  1. Allies at WorkSavannah RiverSouth CarolinaJune 24, 2009 Dr. David M. Hall Author of Allies at Work: Creating a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Inclusive Work Environment

  2. Have been outside of the United States Europe Australia Asia Latin America Africa Have published a newspaper editorial Common Ground • Have published a blog • Thinks that mint chocolate chip ice cream is delicious • Have been to a Neil Diamond concert • Have heard the word gay used in a derogatory way in the last 30 days • Have ever had jury duty • Have cursed in the last week

  3. Ground Rules • Willingness to Listen • Respect • No Dirty Looks • Honesty • No Assumptions • Assumption of Good Will

  4. Dr. David Hall’s 5 P’s for an Equitable Work Environment PRODUCTIVE

  5. Dr. Hall’s 5 P’s for an Equitable Work Environment: Productive adj: (a) having the quality or power of producing especially in abundance; (b) yielding or furnishing results, benefits, or profits

  6. Dr. David Hall’s 5 P’s for an Equitable Work Environment Protect

  7. Dr. Hall’s 5 P’s for an Equitable Work Environment: Protect vb: (a) to cover or yield from exposure, injury, or destruction (b) To maintain the status or integrity of especially through financial or legal guarantees.

  8. Dr. David Hall’s 5 P’s for an Equitable Work Environment Progress Protect

  9. Dr. Hall’s 5 P’s for an Equitable Work Environment: Progress n: (a) a forward or onward movement (as to an objective or to a goal) (b) gradual betterment: the progressive development of mankind

  10. Dr. David Hall’s 5 P’s for an Equitable Work Environment Procure Progress Protect

  11. Procure vb: (a) To get possession of: obtain by particular care and efforts.

  12. Dr. David Hall’s 5 P’s for an Equitable Work Environment Pride Procure Progress Protect

  13. Pride n: (a) delight or elation arising from some act, possession, or relationship

  14. Dr. David Hall’s 5 P’s for an Equitable Work Environment PRODUCTIVE Pride Procure Progress Protect

  15. Interim Discussion

  16. Nelson Continuum • Rejecting Punitive • Rejecting Non-Punitive • Qualified Acceptance • Full Acceptance

  17. Ally?

  18. Qualities of an Ally(excerpts from Allies at Work) • Accept everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression • Be passionate in advocating for an equitable work environment • Possess a strong sense of self • Be culturally competent in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. • Possess a clear understanding of the legacy of heterosexism and homophobia • Foster model workplace behaviors and attitudes • Be well trained and committed to personal growth

  19. Basic Support Place a rainbow flag in your office area. Send informational email impacting lesbians, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues and individuals. Moderate Support Support equitable treatment in company policies and enforcement of those policies for all employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. Correct anti-gay jokes or slurs. Correct the use of the word gay when it is used in a derogatory way. Advocacy Attend your Employee Resource Group/Diversity Council. Organize a training program in your workplace. Become a workplace trainer. Where Do We Go From Here?

  20. Contact Us Dr. David M. Hall David M. Hall Associates www.davidmhall.com ph. 267.757.8735 Silver Lake Executive Campus 41 University Drive, Suite 400 Newtown, PA 18940

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