Practicing Cultural Sensitivity through a TOD Lens
By: Amy Wong
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Index
What is happening in the world around us.
How to stay culturally sensitive in face of diversity
Curated videos aimed at learning and growing culturally
How different countries have created more inclusive environments for citizens
Current Events
Best Practices
Learning Calendar
Positive Practices
Current Events
New Zealand | Non-Maori 2x more likely to have a Bachelor's Degree or Higher |
| “Colour bars” - Maori not allowed into certain establishments |
Japan | “Good Wife, Wise Mother” ideology - Less women in the workforce |
China | Sweatshops and repression of Ughyur and muslim reeducation camps |
United States | Systematic racism - legacy hires, economic disparity, etc. |
| University of Florida eliminates all DEI positions |
Positives Around the world
Inemuri/Siesta: Scheduled rest time during early afternoon, oftentimes after midday meal
Spain/Italy/Japan
Value work-life balance. Relaxed yet efficient. Flex work times.
Europe
Relaxed dress code at work and in most situations.
New Zealand
Biophilic workplace design- increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment
United Kingdom
Dubai Disability Strategy 2020 and People of Determination
UAE
https://www.edenworkplace.com/blog/global-workplace-benefit-office-culture
Best Practice
Self-check biased attitudes and follow up with action steps on how to avoid it.
Biases
Independent vs collective; visual, verbal, auditory, kinesthetic, etc. learner
Work and learning style-Style
Hiring individuals from non-traditional backgrounds who have potential to succeed.
Quality Hires
Ask questions, be curious, but stay respectful.
Practice Humility
Provide necessary resources to support employee engagement and workplace inclusivity (meditation rooms. Gender neutral bathrooms, etc.).
Resources
Leaders serve as role models for cultural sensitivity practices. Practice what you preach and let these practices be part of the norm.
Top-Down
LinkedIn Learning Calendar
Monday | Wednesday | Friday | Activity |
(2m 11s) | Task: Hold yourself accountable. Next time you make a biased assumption, take a moment to reflect and understand what spurred it. | ||
(3m 47s) | (3m 49s) | Applying Intersectional Inclusivity (2m 53s) | Discussion: List all of your intersectionality? How have they affected you as a person? |
(3m 51s) | Reflection: What are some stereotypes you have heard of about your own culture or other cultures? How did they come to be? Do you know its origin? | ||
(1m 57s) | (2m 53s) | Reflection: Take a second to understand your work-style or personality. Then think of traits that opposes you. What are some benefits from working with someone with conflicting styles? |
Thank You!
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