Often when people are in a rush, angry and unsettled, they will "tellRulessomebody off”, in front of other team members. (Or family.)This is not a cultural challenge, it is actually a matter of disrespect. Should you wish to communicate anything, that may … Continue Reading ››
When communicating, with a person from a community-based background, it is important to be at their level.
It has been the traditional way, in African cultures, to immediately get to the height or below that of other people. When entering a home, a person will sit down and wait to be addressed. When going into an … Continue Reading ››
When working in diverse groups of people, a lot of confusion can occur in the passageways.
The more community-based cultures, will always try and walk around people who are in conversation. They have grown up to believe that one never breaks the human bond between people who are … Continue Reading ››
We have thrown out a challenge to South Africans, to greet people in their own languages, so that they feel respected.
In order to make this easier, we have put together a list of common greetings, in South Africa.
I certainly hope that this helps.
Take … Continue Reading ››
Privilege is often a fact of unconscious bias. How do we deal with it?Privileged by birth?“Privilege is a set of unearned benefits given to people who fit into a specific social group.”
To be privileged is not a failing, it is … Continue Reading ››
Welcome, respected and included.
My 26 year journey, through many cultures and workplace diversity training, has taught me that people just want to feel welcome, be part of the team and be respected for who they are.
No-one wants to be separated by gender, language, education, race, age, religion, level or any other so-called “difference.”
This is what … Continue Reading ››
A Huge Transformational Diversity Team building experience, in Paradise!
As we sit here, in our office, at our stunning new Namibian kiaat boardroom table, we can see an aerial photo of Oranjemund on the wall.
the passageways.
The more community-based cultures, will always try and walk around people who are in conversation. They have grown up to believe that one never breaks the human bond between people who are … 
