understanding of just how much of an impact these statements can have on people, you must decide what to do next. With this intention in mind, I offer these 6 simple strategies for taking some of the adversity out of diversity dialogues. STArT WITh The eND IN MIND When we are trying to find our way to any destination we always start with the end in mind. Once you have made the decision of where you want to end up, the process of getting there becomes much clearer. For instance, if I am in New York and I want to get to Boston, I would look at a map (or these days a GPS), and decide on a route. It may be a direct route or one that takes a bit more time, but is more enjoyable. Either way, I will arrive in Boston. Discussions around diversity are much the same. Once you have decided what you would like the outcome to look like, then you can work backwards and decide which route you will take. Sometimes we do not have the luxury of taking the leisurely route, which would certainly be more enjoyable, but may not be the most eff e. Th e will be times when someone says a very inappropriate comment, or acts in an inappropriate manner and immediate action is deemed necessary. Th direct approach can be uncomfortable for many to enforce. Doing
understanding of just how much of an impact these statements can have on people, you must decide what to do next. With this intention in mind, I offer these 6 simple strategies for taking some of the adversity out of diversity dialogues. STArT WITh The eND IN MIND When we are trying to find our way to any destination we always start with the end in mind. Once you have made the decision of where you want to end up, the process of getting there becomes much clearer. For instance, if I am in New York and I want to get to Boston, I would look at a map (or these days a GPS), and decide on a route. It may be a direct route or one that takes a bit more time, but is more enjoyable. Either way, I will arrive in Boston. Discussions around diversity are much the same. Once you have decided what you would like the outcome to look like, then you can work backwards and decide which route you will take. Sometimes we do not have the luxury of taking the leisurely route, which would certainly be more enjoyable, but may not be the most eff e. Th e will be times when someone says a very inappropriate comment, or acts in an inappropriate manner and immediate action is deemed necessary. Th direct approach can be uncomfortable for many to enforce. Doing
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