D.I.A.L.O.

G PROGRAMS
Diversity& Inclusion in Active Leadership for Organizational Growth Exchanging Ideas Through Conversation

Sahar Consulting, LLC www.saharconsulting.com

The idea of our signature product D.I.A.L.O.G. originated from our strong belief that exchanging ideas through conversations is the way to build bridges between gaps to enable people to reach an understanding, sensitivity level and appreciation of each other no matter how different or similar they are are. .

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Objective
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Creating an opportunity for each participant to examine their preconceptions, prejudices and the characteristic patterns that lie behind their thoughts thoughts, , opinions, beliefs and feelings to generate a process encouraging selfself -reflective conversation and inquiry that bring to the surface tension created by difference difference; ; clarify and address issues of potential conflict and challenge them to rethink their hidden bias and prejudice through sharing of feelings, emotions, thoughts and experiences considering alternative perspectives. perspectives .

HOW CAN

WE HELP YOUR ORGANIZATION

Create a culture of appreciation for diversity, inclusion and cross cross-cultures Develop an effective communication strategy Make better decisions without bias or prejudice Be aware of self bias and prejudice Develop great future diverse leaders, and nurture a crosscross -cultural leadership environment Make diversity initiatives work for your organization pushing the envelope on cross cross-cultural skills and issues Make your organization an employer of choice, that can easily recruit and retain diverse talents

Identify negative behaviors as as: : Stereotypes, any ISMs and correct them Increase employees engagement and performance to their maximum capacity Create a culture of Trust, Respect Align organizations goals, mission and vision with those of the employees to secure buy buy-ins& engagement. engagement . Decrease conflicts and anxiety Enhance your management management-employee relationship, as well as between employees Create a safe environment where differences are welcome, valued and integrated Create an action plan for both leadership& employees effectiveness

DIALOGUE ENTAILS VIRTUES AS:

Concern Trust Respect Appreciation Affection Hope

OBSTACLES TO DIALOGUE
There are many common obstacles that prevent dialogue from emerging emerging. . Removing sources of fear, suspending the exercise of power, eliminating external influences, removing distractions, and providing excellent communication conditions can all promote dialogue Fear External Constraints Distractions Poor Communication

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Cultures Genders Religions different Sex orientations Generations different personalities Diverse teams Abilities& Disabilities

D.I.A.L.O.G. BETWEEN CULTURES

Culture is the lens we view the World through, it controls actions actions, , values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. behaviors . Dialogue is a way of observing how hidden values and intentions can control our behavior, and how unnoticed cultural differences can clash without our realizing what is occurring occurring. . Through dialogue increased harmony, fellowship and creativity can arise arise. . Dialogue can be used to open communication, break down stereotypes and facilitate more productive relationships relationships. .

D.I.A.L.O.G. BETWEEN GENDERS

Women executives are on the rise in the corporate world world. . Men and Women think, speak and decide differently differently. . Dialogue is how you communicate across difference, and misunderstandings in a way that is both respectful and effective effective. . Dialogue builds mutual trust and respect, by breaking down gender stereotypes and improve communications between men and women at work

D.I.A.L.O.G. BETWEEN GENERATIONS

The key to Dialogue between older, younger and generations in between is to promote mutual understanding, tolerance and appreciation of the different cultures of all the generations at play play. . Dialogue can uncover how different personal and world views of different generations can lead to misunderstandings and distrust, helps overcome age barriers, develops further intellectual life for the benefit of the organization, and build more productive workplace relationships relationships. .

D.I.A.L.O.G. BETWEEN RELIGIONS

Claims to exclusive truth and absoluteness threaten to damage or even wreck the dialogue of religions religions. . Respect and tolerance with regard to other religions is a fundamental prerequisite for interreligious dialogue and co co-operation operation. . The dialogue will focus on human interaction and peaceful behavior that will create at least an understanding and respect of different theories, behaviors and beliefs while asserting their own

D.I.A.L.O.G.: D.I.A.L.O.G. : SEXUAL ORIENTATION

Achieving understanding of a different sexual orientation or gender identity is a challenge of knowledge, experience, and empathy as they are not always obvious obvious. . , Sexual orientation is at the core of the very personal of feelings and behaviors. behaviors . Dialogue will let us re re-examine our attitudes, ask questions, seek knowledge, and reflect on our perceptions, and beliefs beliefs. . The bridge is crossed from opinion, to knowledge, to understanding

D.I.A.L.O.G. BETWEEN ABILITIES& D.I.A.L.O.G. DISABILITIES

A disable person as defined by the ADA is someone who has a physical or mental impairment, or has a record of such impairment or is regarded as having such an impairment, that substantially limits that person in one or more life activities activities. . Dialogue will reach beyond the protective laws to discover the thoughts, feelings, perceptions of a disable individual individual; ; it will help understand these individuals unique qualities and assets, varied experiences that can enhance a companys culture culture. .

TO CREATE

A MORE POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

WHERE YOUR EMPLOYEES ARE ENGAGED

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