Complete Video Library

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Freedom

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Freedom

Time theft hurts the company. It also breaks trust. And if an employee gets caught while telecommuting, it’s likely the company won’t let others have those privileges. Depending on company policy, the employee could even be fired.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Discussion Trigger, Professionalism

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Greasing the Wheels

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Greasing the Wheels

An offer of a bribe can be direct or indirect in nature. If someone says she will give you money to send business her way, that’s pretty direct. Another supplier might not specifically ask for your business, but might offer you a nice gift or a fun trip.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Onboarding

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: I Take Care of My Friends

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: I Take Care of My Friends

When we use our business position to give special privileges to a family member…or when we exclude other suppliers in favor of someone we know… or when we accept a gift or money in exchange for using our influence on behalf of a specific supplier, we have stepped over a moral and a legal line in the sand.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Discussion Trigger, Onboarding, Professionalism

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: It's Expected

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: It's Expected

While bribery may be more commonly accepted in some countries, people who work for U.S. companies and organizations are expected to adhere to U.S. anti-bribery laws regardless of the country in which they’re doing business.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Discussion Trigger, Onboarding, Professionalism

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Just Move It to That Column

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Just Move It to That Column

Asking a co-worker to change an item on a financial report might not seem like a big deal, but it is. Fudging the numbers is unethical, and since Susan’s request also violates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, it is also illegal.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Discussion Trigger, Onboarding, Professionalism

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Presentation Help

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Presentation Help

Sometimes people want to include us in an action that doesn’t appear to violate their moral code, but it is one that we know violates our own. Or, it is an action that is against one of our company’s policies. Maybe it’s even illegal.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Onboarding, Professionalism

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Taking Turns

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Taking Turns

We’ve all been there…when someone else acts as if violating an ethical standard or even breaking the law is just a common, everyday thing…no big deal. This is an attempt to normalize an action that is really wrong and abnormal.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Onboarding, Professionalism

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Kickback

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Kickback

Asking for or receiving trips, money, or other gifts of this type in order to influence the other person’s decision is known as a kickback. This type of influence is illegal under both federal law and a number of state laws.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Discussion Trigger, Onboarding, Professionalism

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Only Game In Town

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Only Game In Town

Forcing a customer to pay higher prices is known as price fixing by reducing supply. A price fixing conspiracy to reduce inventory in order to raise prices hurts the company and ultimately the customers - who end up paying higher prices.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Discussion Trigger, Onboarding, Professionalism

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Win-Win Offer

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Win-Win Offer

When competitors agree to inflate pricing or include unreasonable special terms in a bid resulting in the other company having a better shot at getting the contract, customers lose and reputations are damaged.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Discussion Trigger, Onboarding, Professionalism

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Write Off

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Write Off

Simply put, falsifying expense accounts is wrong and violates company policies. It’s not up to us to decide what should be reimbursed by the company. And requesting reimbursement for expenses that don’t meet an organization’s policy is really a form of theft or fraud.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Discussion Trigger, Onboarding, Professionalism

The Question That Stumps You (from Fearless Facilitation! How to Lead Effective Training™)

The Question That Stumps You (from Fearless Facilitation! How to Lead Effective Training™)

Handling questions and generating discussion

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Communication, Effective Training, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

The Road Trip

The Road Trip

Sharing inappropriate art and pictures in the workplace.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Communication, Compliance, Professionalism

The Unexpected Departure (from Fearless Facilitation! How to Lead Effective Meetings™)

The Unexpected Departure (from Fearless Facilitation! How to Lead Effective Meetings™)

Tips on handling the unexpected departure of a key meeting attendee.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Meeting Preparation, Professionalism

The Water Boy

The Water Boy

When the harassed becomes the harasser.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Communication, Compliance, Professionalism

The “Whatever” Co-Worker…

The “Whatever” Co-Worker…

Getting people to care about things they think are "no big deal" can be a challenge. But when everybody understands how important their own contribution is – progress it what happens. More work gets done right the first time, and everybody feels good about putting the effort.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Effective Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Management, Personal Improvement, Professionalism

The “Whatever” Co-Worker… (Healthcare)

The “Whatever” Co-Worker… (Healthcare)

Getting people to care about things they think are "no big deal" can be a dance. But when everybody gets on the same page - understands how important their own contribution is – it can be amazing what happens. More work gets done right the first time, and everybody feels good about making the effort.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Effective Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Management, Personal Improvement

There’s Always Potential (from Good People, Bad Choices™)

There’s Always Potential (from Good People, Bad Choices™)

This vignette tackles the issue of presenting facts (company performance, etc.) in the best possible light - even though the facts might not be as good as presented. Many people can be impacted, especially shareholders.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance

This is Gonna Be a Train Wreck

This is Gonna Be a Train Wreck

Transitioning to a different gender is a deeply personal decision. There are many unknowns and the added stress of how the workplace, and even customers, will accept the transitioning employee is very real. There are a variety of Federal, state and local laws that expressly protect workers based on their gender identity and sexual orientation.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Discrimination, Compliance, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

This Is Not Succession Planning!

This Is Not Succession Planning!

It shouldn't surprise you that making employment decisions because you think an employee is too old can get you into a lot of trouble. Bottom line, if you target someone for negative treatment because of their age - sooner or later, you're going to end up defending yourself to your employer, to an opposing attorney, a government agency, or even a judge or jury.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Discrimination, Compliance, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Those People

Those People

Being frustrated from time to time with a coworker is natural and understandable. But when we perpetuate stereotypes about people based on things like their appearance or where they come from, that’s unprofessional. It's disrespectful. And, it may often be prohibited by policy.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Communication, Compliance, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Tips for Cube Environment (from The 3-OUT Approach to Workplace Safety)

Tips for Cube Environment (from The 3-OUT Approach to Workplace Safety)

This module uses the principles & techniques of the “3-OUT” model (GET OUT | LOCK OUT | TAKE OUT) when working in a cube environment involving any type of armed or violent threat.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Workplace Violence Prevention, Armed Intruder / Active Shooter, Compliance, Emergencies & Evacuation, Workplace Safety & Awareness

Trust Me, It's Not Anonymous

Trust Me, It's Not Anonymous

Digitally Remastered! One of the biggest fears employees have about reporting potential violations is that their name or reports won't be kept anonymous or confidential. So, when we learn about employees who have concerns about any part of our business ethics and compliance program, we need to take the time to explain how our program works and encourage employees to speak up about anything they think could be a problem.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Compliance, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Use Generalities as an Opportunity to Ask for a Specific Example

Use Generalities as an Opportunity to Ask for a Specific Example

How would you probe when the interviewee gives general responses to your questions? Consider Probes For A Specific Example: "Tell me what you did when you helped a specific person get organized?" "Describe what you did to make one meeting really effective for getting organized?" "Give me an example of a time when a good worker’s complaint helped you improve organization?" "When did you use the computer system to improve organization?"

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Management, Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Wake Up & Say Something Positive!

Wake Up & Say Something Positive!

Nothing can match the power of positive relationships to deliver results for ourselves and our organizations. To foster those relationships, we all need to wake up and say something positive... especially when things are going right. That's why using skills like redirection and giving people whale done responses are so important.

Video Vignettes Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

We Don't Want Him on Our Team!

We Don't Want Him on Our Team!

We all bring our own view of the world into work every day. And sooner or later, we're going to work side-by-side with someone whose background and experiences are light-years different from ours. But treating somebody with anything less than professionalism and respect - for whatever reason – is a big mistake.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Discrimination, Abusive Conduct / Bullying, Compliance, Harassment Prevention, Professionalism, Workplace Civility

We Know What's Going On!

We Know What's Going On!

An effective way to show the impact of gossip and defamation of character.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

We Need to M.E.E.T. Program Summary

We Need to M.E.E.T. Program Summary

Review of the M.E.E.T. communication model and how to find common ground.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism

We're Just Telling Jokes!

We're Just Telling Jokes!

Recognizing how jokes can have an unintentional impact and create “diversity moments” based on diversity and inclusion dynamics in the workplace.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness

Whale Done! Response and the Four Steps Defined

Whale Done! Response and the Four Steps Defined

Introduces the importance of 'catching' people doing things right as a way of building positive relationships and motivating employees.

Video Vignettes Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service

Whale Done! To a Manager

Whale Done! To a Manager

How using specific language to describe a job well done encourages management performance.

Video Vignettes Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism, Sales & Service

Whale Done! To a Work Team

Whale Done! To a Work Team

Explains the positive impact a Whale Done! approach has on a work team.

Video Vignettes Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service

Whale Done! To an Individual

Whale Done! To an Individual

Using the Whale Done! approach to encourage an employee to take initiative with a new process.

Video Vignettes Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service

What Does a Mentor Do?

What Does a Mentor Do?

When an employee is new to the company, or even new to their role, there’s no substitute for the conversations and support that a mentor provides. Let’s face it, every job has a certain number of rules, processes, must dos and unwritten “ways of things” that, without you, your mentee would have to learn through experience.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

What is Mentoring?

What is Mentoring?

When you’re a mentor, you’re really like a coach… someone who can speak from experience… a resource that can give insight, even tips - that will help someone else be successful at what they’re doing.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

What Should I Do First?

What Should I Do First?

Effectively managing shifting priorities.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Professionalism, Change, Motivation

Whatdaya Think of My Banana?

Whatdaya Think of My Banana?

With all the court cases that have been going on and the changes in the laws, there are a lot of different ways that people can end up doing something that can get them into trouble. This video shows how joking and innuendos could lead to sexual harassment.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Compliance, Professionalism, Sexual Harassment

Whatever It Takes

Whatever It Takes

Tension at work? Conflict on the shop floor? Here's an example of conflict between a manager and an employee; reflects different ideas of work/life balance and communication styles.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Management, Professionalism

Who Benefits from Mentoring?

Who Benefits from Mentoring?

The advice and tips a mentor gives has a direct impact. Mentees benefit from the mentors experience. With a mentor on their side, they can learn the things that can help them get the new chapter in their career started on the right foot.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Coaching & Mentoring, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Why Do They Have to Flaunt It At Work?

Why Do They Have to Flaunt It At Work?

Recognize the diversity and inclusion dynamics that are frequently associated with sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Micro-Inequities/Micro-Aggressions, Respect / Respectfulness

Why Don't They Just Speak English?

Why Don't They Just Speak English?

Understanding how “diversity moments” can be created by cross-cultural miscommunication and misunderstandings.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Compliance, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Micro-Inequities/Micro-Aggressions, Respect / Respectfulness, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

Why More Harassment Training?

Why More Harassment Training?

Subject matter expert provides overview of harassment & discrimination and why training is needed and relevant today.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Compliance, Professionalism

Workplace Bullying: Commit to Next Steps

Workplace Bullying: Commit to Next Steps

Reviewing company policies, documenting actions and responses and involving HR or management when necessary are three action steps to dealing with a workplace bully.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Abusive Conduct / Bullying, Communication, Interpersonal Skills

You Call That a Presentation?

You Call That a Presentation?

When generational differences impact communication and presentation styles.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Compliance, Generational Challenges, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

You Guys Just Figure It Out

You Guys Just Figure It Out

Digitally Remastered! One of the biggest challenges we face is finding the time to deal with multiple and competing priorities, right? But, when it comes to maintaining a culture of integrity, our first priority as a manager has to be making sure all our employees always feel comfortable coming to us with concerns; and when they do, making the time to listen and address those concerns appropriately.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Compliance, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

You Should See Her Qualifications

You Should See Her Qualifications

When gender stereotypes impact trust and working relationships

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Harassment Prevention, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Effective Leadership, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

You're Not a Team Player!

You're Not a Team Player!

Retaliating by giving a poor performance review.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Retaliation / Reprisal, Compliance, Harassment Prevention, Management, Professionalism

More Than a Gut Feeling™ Legal or Illegal Interviewing Questions?

More Than a Gut Feeling™ Legal or Illegal Interviewing Questions?

Asking the right questions in an interview is your single best way to get the right kinds of information... the kinds of information that will lead you to the best hiring decision. But how do you know what's legal... and even illegal to ask during an interview? This short video provides up-to-date do's and don'ts when it comes to interview questions and is a comprehensive resource for all managers and/or supervisors involved in the hiring process.

TrainingBytes® Leadership Hiring & Recruiting, Interpersonal Skills, Effective (& Legal) Interviewing, Management

TrainingBytes® I Could Tell You Were Cold

TrainingBytes® I Could Tell You Were Cold

Even when subtle in nature, comments, body language, and tone of voice that imply something sexual is not appropriate in the workplace. These kinds of actions can easily lead to charges of hostile environment sexual harassment.

TrainingBytes® Ethics & Compliance Sexual Harassment, Abusive Conduct / Bullying, Harassment Prevention, Sexual Harassment

A Leader Is...™

A Leader Is...™

Being a leader is much more than directing others. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inform and encourage discussion on being an effective, passionate and inclusive leader within your group, team or organization.

Discussion Generators Leadership Effective Leadership, Learning Reinforcement, Motivation

An Ally Is...™

An Ally Is...™

An ally is the friend we all need sometimes. Someone who supports others…those outside of the majority. This short, yet powerful video sums up the key qualities of being an ally.

Discussion Generators Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Gender Identity, Active Bystander / Ally, Communication, Learning Reinforcement, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Attitude Is...™

Attitude Is...™

A human being can change their life… by changing their attitude. It’s up to you. It’s your choice. A thought-provoking video that uses music, text and graphics to inspire and stimulate discussion about attitude and the effects it has on relationships and companies.

Discussion Generators Personal Performance Change, Change, Collaboration, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement, Motivation

Bridging The Generation Gap Is...™

Bridging The Generation Gap Is...™

For the first time, we have four generations in the workplace! This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inform and encourage discussion on the generation gap within the workplace.

Discussion Generators Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Generational Challenges, Collaboration, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Civility Is…™

Civility Is…™

Being civil means interacting and responding courteously and respectfully. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to encourage discussion on the importance of a civil and respectful workplace.

Discussion Generators Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Leadership, Personal Performance Workplace Civility, Communication, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Learning Reinforcement, Respect / Respectfulness

Coaching Is...™

Coaching Is...™

Coaching is rewarding… but it takes work. Coaches help develop skills and abilities of others, but being a great coach takes courage. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inform and encourage discussion on the power of coaching others.

Discussion Generators Leadership Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement

Corporate Culture Is...™

Corporate Culture Is...™

Culture affects every facet of your company. Culture affects how others – inside and outside – feel about your organization. Culture can happen deliberately or accidentally.

Discussion Generators Leadership, Personal Performance Culture Commitment, Culture Commitment, Learning Reinforcement, Motivation, Onboarding, Professionalism

Credibility Is...™

Credibility Is...™

Credibility is being aware of how we impact others. Building trusting relationships. Meeting deadlines...being responsive...having integrity. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to encourage discussion on the importance of credibility in the workplace.

Discussion Generators Leadership, Personal Performance Successfully Leading Others, Effective Leadership, Management, Professionalism

Cultural Competency Is...™

Cultural Competency Is...™

Cultural Competency is having the ability to recognize and respond to our similarities and differences - and make better decisions based on that understanding. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inform and encourage discussion on understanding diversity & inclusion within the workplace.

Discussion Generators Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Learning Reinforcement, Respect / Respectfulness

Cultural Competency Is…™ (Healthcare)

Cultural Competency Is…™ (Healthcare)

Having the ability to recognize and respond to our similarities and differences - and make better decisions based on that understanding are the baseline benefits of cultural competency. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inform and encourage discussion on understanding diversity & inclusion within the healthcare environment.

Discussion Generators Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Learning Reinforcement, Respect / Respectfulness

Employment Law Is...™

Employment Law Is...™

The decisions you make and the actions you take can cost you and your organization — big time! This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inspire and stimulate discussion about legal issues within your organization.

Discussion Generators Ethics & Compliance Compliance, Management, Professionalism

Engagement Is...™

Engagement Is...™

Employee engagement is a workplace approach resulting in the right conditions for all members of an organization to give of their best each day, committed to their organization’s goals and values, motivated to contribute to organizational success, with an enhanced sense of their own well-being. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to encourage discussion on the importance of engaging your employees.

Discussion Generators Leadership Successfully Leading Others, Effective Leadership, Learning Reinforcement, Management

Harassment & Discrimination Is...™

Harassment & Discrimination Is...™

By now, you probably know what sexual harassment is. But there's more to harassment than you may think. What starts as harassment can become discrimination, too. A thought-provoking video that uses music, text and graphics to inspire and stimulate discussion about harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

Discussion Generators Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Compliance, Discrimination, Learning Reinforcement, Management, Professionalism

Interviewing Is...™

Interviewing Is...™

The reality is...hiring the right person is your most important responsibility. The right person is someone who has the skills to do the job, is motivated to do the job and can contribute effectively in your workplace. This thought-provoking video that uses music, text and graphics to reinforce why hiring the right person for job is an interviewer's most important responsibility.

Discussion Generators Leadership Effective (& Legal) Interviewing, Hiring & Recruiting, Learning Reinforcement, Management

Prevailing Is...™

Prevailing Is...™

Knowing your options and what to do in an active shooter/intruder situation is key to prevailing! This short - yet powerful - video highlights the key OUT options (GET OUT, LOCK OUT, TAKE OUT) trainees can take in a shooter situation.

Discussion Generators Ethics & Compliance, Workplace Safety Armed Intruder / Active Shooter, Compliance, Emergencies & Evacuation, Learning Reinforcement, Workplace Safety & Awareness, Workplace Violence Prevention

Resolving Conflict Is...™

Resolving Conflict Is...™

Like it or not, when you work with people...conflict is going to happen. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inspire and stimulate discussion about the proper ways to react to conflict - turning conflict into collaboration.

Discussion Generators Personal Performance Conflict Resolution, Communication, Discussion Trigger, Energizer, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement, Professionalism

Affirmative Action (AA) – Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) – An Overview

Affirmative Action (AA) – Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) – An Overview

As organizations focus on the implementation of diversity & inclusion programs they sometimes, mistakenly, assume that there is no longer a need for EEO or affirmative action/affirmative employment efforts. This article provides a good understanding of the relationships between EEO, AA and D&I.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid, Training Support

American Diversity From Exclusion to Inclusion

American Diversity From Exclusion to Inclusion

Have we reached a point where issues of difference based on race, gender, and similar considerations are no longer significant challenges for most organizations? Many would say, “Not yet. We have much more to do.” This short article provides a historical look at D&I in the United States and asks, "What's next?"

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid, Training Support

Attitude Issues - Interactive Crossword Puzzle

Attitude Issues - Interactive Crossword Puzzle

New Micro-Learning Game Pack! Reinforce the definitions and action of addressing workplace attitudes. This interactive eLearning module is a fun way to introduce key concepts for addressing attitudinal conflict.

Activities Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement

Bias Crossword Puzzle

Bias Crossword Puzzle

A fun activity to quickly introduce and work through key diversity terms regularly associated with bias.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Micro-Inequities/Micro-Aggressions, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

Bias Quotes - Mix and Match Activity

Bias Quotes - Mix and Match Activity

This activity is designed to help participants re-think their assumptions about others based on what they see (or read). Participants review quotes attributed to famous people on topics that are not how people often think about them.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Change, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

Boost Me Up!

Boost Me Up!

This energizer is intended to refocus attention on the learning at hand. Use any one of the various Sollah Interactive short video programs (a SMART-START™ or meeting opener).

Activities Personal Performance Energizer, Discussion Trigger, Energizer or Team Builder

Building Cultural Competency Action Plan

Building Cultural Competency Action Plan

Cultural competency means you recognize and respond to the differences and similarities that make up our workforce and customer base, and use this understanding to communicate more effectively and to make better decisions. Your commitment to building cultural competency begins with a plan!

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Culture Commitment, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Learning Reinforcement, Personal Improvement, Retention Aid, Training Support

Burst Of Energy

Burst Of Energy

The goal of this energizer is to keep participants motivated during the training.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Energizer, Culture Commitment, Team Builder or Retention Aid

Caring for Transgender Patients

Caring for Transgender Patients

Creating a welcoming and supportive healthcare environment for all LGBT patients is a critical part of patient-centered care. Getting to know your patients, including aspects of their sexual and gender identity, behavior, and desires is key to providing quality care. This tip sheet gives you quick information and resources when providing care to members of the LGBT community.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Gender Identity, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness

Cultural Competence Crossword Puzzle

Cultural Competence Crossword Puzzle

A fun way to present and learn key cultural competency terms and definitions.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Learning Reinforcement, Respect / Respectfulness, Retention Aid, Training Support

Dealing with Conflict: Common Fight, Flight & Freeze Responses

Dealing with Conflict: Common Fight, Flight & Freeze Responses

Help employees and co-workers understand the responses observed in the workplace when someone was presented with a challenge that provoked an emotional reaction.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Conflict Resolution, Training Activities, Training Ideas, Training Support

Developing Cultural Competence

Developing Cultural Competence

Article Summary: The similarities and differences in our workplace can strengthen the overall effectiveness of our organization when we develop cultural competence.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness, Retention Aid, Training Support

Diversity & Inclusion Integration Model

Diversity & Inclusion Integration Model

When launching new products, a typical adoption curve has three stages: early adopters, mainstream/majority adopters and the late adopters. This same adoption curve model can also be applied to the four stages of diversity and inclusion (D&I) integration. Each D&I stage has: • the early adopters • a steep rise as the majority engages • a plateau with the 'late adopters

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness, Retention Aid, Training Support

Diversity & Inclusion Word Search

Diversity & Inclusion Word Search

A fun way to present and learn key diversity and inclusion (D&I) terms and definitions.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Discussion Trigger, Energizer, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Team Builder or Retention Aid, Training Support

Diversity Awareness Worksheet

Diversity Awareness Worksheet

The worksheet has a series of questions and columns representing dimensions of diversity. Participants mark the most appropriate category for each question; then they are asked questions about their selections.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Assessment, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid, Training Support, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

Encouraging Respect

Encouraging Respect

This activity and worksheet helps facilitate the exploration and discussing of participants’ definitions of respect and the importance of respect.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Respect / Respectfulness, Energizer, Retention Aid, Training Support

Executive Overview

Executive Overview

Help executives be knowledgeable and supportive of upcoming or ongoing training with a high-level overview.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Effective Leadership, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger

First Impressions Activity

First Impressions Activity

This activity is designed to spark a discussion about the biases and assumptions people have towards others based upon different characteristics and aspects of who they are. These real-life examples focus on different aspects of bias.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Respect / Respectfulness, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Training Activities, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

Generations - Tips for Success

Generations - Tips for Success

Looking for easy-to-use tips for working with various generations in your workplace? Then this is the tool for you. With simple dos and don'ts - this training tool gives you plenty of information for your next training session.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Generational Challenges, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Respect / Respectfulness, Team Builder, Team Builder or Retention Aid

Generations Crossword Puzzle

Generations Crossword Puzzle

Highlight concepts associated with a multi-generational workforce.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Generational Challenges, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness

Generations Word Search

Generations Word Search

Highlight words and concepts that promote generational diversity.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Generational Challenges, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness

How Are We Doing?

How Are We Doing?

Assess current skills related to the training topic to identify gaps. Then, develop targeted training to address those skill gaps.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Evaluation, Assessment, Discussion Trigger

I Feel...

I Feel...

Allows for personal assessment and reflection on the training topic at hand. This activity is designed to be used with any SMART-START® video or other short video program with text, This activity may be used as a cultural commitment or assessment.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Assessment, Conflict Resolution

Let's Party!

Let's Party!

Quick, customizable activity to prepare people for upcoming training & create a motivating environment.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Training Support, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Energizer or Team Builder

Looking Back

Looking Back

Quick activity to link past training to future lessons.

Activities Personal Performance Training Support, Discussion Trigger, Retention Aid

M.E.E.T.™ Multigenerational Workplace

M.E.E.T.™ Multigenerational Workplace

This very simple, yet powerful activity is a great discussion primer. By having groups work on and answer four simple questions about a generation, team members have a chance to discuss and analyze stereotypes.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Generational Challenges, Interpersonal Skills, Respect / Respectfulness, Team Builder or Retention Aid, Training Support

Overcoming Bias Activity

Overcoming Bias Activity

This activity is designed to spark a discussion about how different people have overcome bias. The real-life examples in the activity focus on different aspects of bias; they can be used individually or collectively as one activity.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Unconscious / Hidden Bias, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness, Team Builder

Paths to Success

Paths to Success

Focus on goal setting for the training session. This quick assessment can be used to trigger thoughtful and meaningful discussion.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Motivation, Assessment, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Playing for Keeps

Playing for Keeps

Make keeping the skills alive fun. Use a short program as a meeting opener or as part of a training session prior to implementing a Retention Game.

Activities Personal Performance Team Builder, Discussion Trigger, Energizer, Retention Aid, Team Builder or Retention Aid

Primer: Abusive Conduct (Bullying) Defined

Primer: Abusive Conduct (Bullying) Defined

This short white paper provides background and definition to abusive conduct/bullying in the workplace.

Activities Ethics & Compliance Abusive Conduct / Bullying, Compliance

Ready. Set. Go!

Ready. Set. Go!

Use this activity to effectively gain a shared understanding of the purpose of the training. Use any Sollah Interactive short video (a SMART-START™ or meeting opener).

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Discussion Trigger, Energizer, Team Builder

Reflecting on Identity and Diversity

Reflecting on Identity and Diversity

Respect for, and responsiveness to, individual differences are critical to developing and maintaining effective relationships in the workplace. This activity helps participants reflect on those factors that have shaped their personal identity (reinforcing the M.E.E.T. Model).

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid, Training Support

Set The Mood

Set The Mood

This discussion trigger and energizer is intended to set the mood for the training session. Use any Sollah Interactive short video program (a SMART-START™ or meeting opener).

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Discussion Trigger, Energizer or Team Builder, Team Builder or Retention Aid, Training Support

Similarities

Similarities

Diversity includes such factors as age, race, ethnic heritage, gender, sexual orientation, work experience, first language, income, family status, military experience, religion and many other unique characteristics. Inclusion is the willingness to go below the surface to connect and discover value through our similarities and differences. The goal of this training activity is to find others who share similar characteristics.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Energizer or Team Builder, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid, Training Ideas, Training Support

So Many Choices, So Much at Stake: Choosing the Right Training Resource for Your Organization

So Many Choices, So Much at Stake: Choosing the Right Training Resource for Your Organization

Perspective paper on the topic of trainer selection.

Activities Leadership Management, Change, Discussion Trigger, Effective Leadership