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A letter to Nelson Mandela
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Greetings!
At White Men as Full Diversity Partners, we're driven by a desire to change the way diversity is practiced. This first issue of In Full Partnership will get you up to speed on resources for the new year. In future issues we will feature the people and organizations who make a difference and who inspire greater awareness and inclusion.
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A New Website and Newsletter
| Helping You create a diverse and inclusive organization.
As we work with organizations and their leaders, managers and individual contributors, we find that creating an environment where difference matters requires a sustained effort. Courageous leaders need support, connection and resources to bring diversity, inclusion and true partnership into the day-to-day business. We want to be the place you go to for support, for connection and for new resources and tools.
To begin, we've recently updated our website wmfdp.com. It is now a platform for information, news, videos and more. This newsletter is also a way for us to share what is successful and what inspires us in our work and in our client organizations.
Tell us what you need to make a difference. We want to hear from you.
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Thinking About Diversity with Bill Proudman
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Can you be color-blind and color-conscious at the same time?
In the U.S. we have been taught to be gender and color-blind. We're not supposed to see difference. After all this is America and everyone gets a chance.
That's a great concept, yet the reality is that by seeing sameness at the exclusion of difference, I can unintentionally make it more difficult for the person whose first language is not English, or whose skin color is not white like mine.
When I see everyone the same and leave each person's unique perspective, experience or contribution unacknowledged, it can have an an impact on my colleagues, including white men. My inability to see someone's uniqueness might make them feel they don't fit in or cause me to ignore a skill that would benefit the company. This may not be my intention, but I don't know it. I can unintentionally make it harder for colleagues to partner with me and contribute fully in the workplace.
How can you be color-blind and color-conscious in the same breath? If you don't think you can, go to any public setting where children are interacting. You will observe children naturally seeing sameness and difference in the same breath. Observing that natural ability is a reminder: we know how to do it; we've just been conditioned to think that we have to pick one at the expense of the other.
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A White Men's Caucus for Senior Leaders
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This Caucus will raise awareness and understanding among white male leaders so they can more fully participate in creating an inclusive workplace. This learning intensive assists men in understanding not only the moral imperative, but also the bottom line value of an inclusive organizational culture. The White Men's Caucus is an opportunity for leaders to connect with other leaders, creating partnerships, resources and skills to support business goals.
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We're grateful for our clients' courageous actions and persistence in doing the work that creates diversity partnerships and makes inclusive organizations a reality. Let us know your story. Tell us about the courageous leadership occurring right now in your organization.
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