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Are Men and Women From Different Planets? In her work on gender communication, Dr. Deborah Tannen has identified the following differences in the communication styles of men and women: Men communicate to “Report”, while women communicate for “Rapport.” So while men communicate to give or receive “information”, women communicate to affirm the relationship. If not understood, this basic orientation toward the purpose of communication can create conflict between men and women. Men communicate to compete. Women communicate to collaborate: Men communicate to compete and win, they look at communication as a contest, while women communicate to collaborate and build community. This is why it’s difficult for men to ask for directions when lost, because of fear of looking like a loser. Men’s communication style prefers to get to the point quickly, as men are driven by achieving immediate results (task orientation), while women’s style prefers to reach the key points gradually after a smooth preparation, as women are driven by affirming the relationship and long term results (people orientation). Ways Men and Women Lead Men:  Leading by command and control Exchange rewards for service rendered Reliance on positional power Following a hierarchical, military structure Action orientation Analytical, linear thinking Women: Sharing power and info. Enhancing others’ self-worth Encouraging participation Getting others excited about their work For training videos on this topic, see  below. For a training workshop on this topic, see the "Diversity At Work" Workshop which includes a segment on gender diversity http://www.newtrainingideas.com/diversity-at-work-training.html

The Brain Game: How Men and Women Think and Work Differently - Gender Diversity at Work. When Lori and Rich Boulware of Kendall Park, New Jersey, hit the road recently, their navigational radars were tuned into different frequencies. Rich used a mental map while Lori used landmarks to get around. As the couple tried to get around a tricky area of town, Rich said, "Turn left on Webster," while Lori said, "You have to turn before the ice cream cone." Dr, Helen Fisher, an expert in gender differences, says the Boulwares are not unusual in their navigational skills. Does the Boulwares’ family story sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Fact is, men and women are very different in the way they speak, behave, solve problems, and even remember where the car keys are. Join host Dr. Nancy Snyderman and a focus group of working men and women as they play THE BRAIN GAME to discover the different strengths men and women bring to problem solving. The Brain Game Training Video Purchase $495.00 One week rental for $165.00

The Power Dead-Even Rule and Other Gender Differences in the Workplace Join Dr. Pat Heim, Ph.D., the dynamic, best-selling author of Hardball For Women: Winning at the Game of Business and Smashing The Glass Ceiling: Tactics For Women Who Want to Win in Business as she explores the different cultures men and women grow up in... the "rules" each culture uses to define appropriate adult behavior...why these cultures clash...and what to do about it. Women and men communicate more effectively when they understand the cultural differences unique to each gender. Pat Heim is a nationally acclaimed consultant in the fields of leadership, team building and gender differences. THE POWER DEAD-EVEN RULE AND OTHER GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE video succeeds in getting people to laugh and talk about the culture differences between men and women as the first step in dealing with these differences. CLOSED CAPTIONED Length: 36 minutes Purchase Price: $495.00 One Week Rental: $165.00

Why and How to Celebrate International Women's Day at Work If your company doesn’t celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) you may want to suggest to your HR department, training office, or employee communication office to do so. Here is a quick background of the IWD and how some leading corporations support it. In 1908, Women's oppression was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change. 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights. 1911 saw women's 'Bread and Roses' campaign. 1913-1914 On the eve of World War I, Russian women observed their first International Women's Day on the last Sunday in February 1913. In 1914 many women across Europe held rallies to campaign against the war and to express women's solidarity. 1917 On the last Sunday of February, Russian women began a strike for "bread and peace" in response to the death over 2 million Russian soldiers in war. Opposed by political leaders, the women continued to strike until four days later the Czar was forced to abdicate and the provisional Government granted women the right to vote. The date the women's strike commenced was Sunday 23 February on the Julian calendar then in use in Russia. This day on the Gregorian calendar in use elsewhere was 8 March, which is the current day of celebration around the world. 1918 - 1999 For many years the United Nations has held an annual IWD conference to coordinate international efforts for women's rights and participation in social, political and economic processes. 1975 was designated 'International Women’s Year' by the United Nations. Women's organizations and governments around the world have also observed IWD annually on 8 March by holding large-scale events that honor women's advancement while diligently reminding us of the continued vigilance and action required to ensure that women's equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life. 2000 - 2007. The new millennium has witnessed a significant change and attitudinal shift in both women's and society's thoughts about women's equality and emancipation. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women's education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men. However, great improvements have been made. We do have female astronauts and prime ministers, school girls are welcomed into university, women can work and have a family, women have real choices. And this year Hilary Clinton has waged a serious campaign for the Office of the President of the United States. And so the tone and nature of IWD has, for the past few years, moved from being a reminder of the negatives to a celebration of the positives. Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements. Many initiatives connect women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, and governmental activities and networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, poetry readings, fashion parades and more. Many companies have started to actively support IWD by organizing internal or external events. For example, on 8 March Google will change its logo on its global search pages. Corporations like HSBC host the UK's largest and longest running IWD event delivered by women's company Aurora. Last year Nortel sponsored IWD activities in over 20 countries and thousands of women participated. Accenture supports more than 2,000 of its employees to participate in its International Women's Day activities that include leadership development sessions, career workshops and corporate citizenship events held across six continents. Accenture also coordinated am IWD webcast featuring stories about Accenture women worldwide that ran uninterrupted for 30 hours across 11 time zones via Accenture's intranet. The United States designates the whole month of March as 'Women's History Month'. So what are you going to do to join this international celebration? Why not form a team to brainstorm ways to support women at your workplace and around the world.

Dialogue! Now You're Talking- Including Dialogue Between Genders Dialogue! Now You're Talking Series consists of four video-based training programs, with one dedicated to gender diversity (Program 3: Program 1. Communicating in a Diverse World. Overview. What is dialogue - contrasting debate and dialogue. Initiating Dialogue - how to do it, where to do it. The skills of Dialogue - Suspension (of judgment, decision making and status) Listening (with empathy, for understanding, showing you care) Discovery (uncovering and sharing hidden assumptions in yourself and others). Includes a dramatization of how Dialogue helps us communicate across job functions, helping improve relations between people at different levels within the organization as well as between different departments or areas of expertise. Program 2. Dialogue for Cultural Understanding. We apply the skills of dialogue outlined in Program 1 to challenges faced in culturally diverse work environments. We see a dramatization that demonstrates how dialogue can be used to open communication, uncover hidden assumptions, break down stereotypes and facilitate more productive relationships. Program 3. Dialogue between Genders. A dramatized dialogue shows us how the skills we learned in Program 1 can be used to overcome misunderstandings, break down gender stereotypes and improve communications between men and women at work. Program 4. Dialogue among Generations. We demonstrate how the skills of dialogue can be used to bridge the personal and professional style differences that exist between employees of different ages. We uncover how divergent personal and world views common to people of different generations can lead to misunderstandings and distrust and how dialogue can help overcome age barriers and build more productive workplace relationships. Support materials include a comprehensive facilitation guide, reproducible handouts, pre- and post-assessments, and PowerPoint slides for classroom presentation. Purchase any one program of the above four $625.00 Purchase any two programs For $1062.50 Purchase any three programs For $1462.50 Rent any one program of the above four $295.00 Purchase all four programs for $1875.00 For a Free Online Preview of this video program send your business contact information to service@communicationideas.com

Talking to a Wall (How Men and Women Listen Differently.) TALKING TO A WALL (cc) You are dining out at a restaurant and the person seated at the table directly behind you is having a conversation while you are trying to converse with your spouse. You find it difficult to pay attention to your "other half" because the person at the other table just keeps talking and talking. Are you male or female? In a revealing segment, ABC News 20/20 answers this and other questions about how men and women listen differently. Correspondent Deborah Roberts takes viewers into the home of baseball scout, Al Goldis and his wife of 15 years, Linda. Linda has spent the last 15 years trying to get Al to listen to her -- she claims he always tunes her out. To date, Linda has chalked it up to the fact that Al is on the telephone night and day, focusing on the careers of the young baseball players who count on him. Are the Goldis' communications problems a by-product of Al's demanding job? Is Al simply a "listening burnout," as Linda suggests? Or is Al's brain built to listen to only one thing at a time, and as long as he is focused on his work he will not be able to pay attention to what Linda is saying? Listening experts like Kitty Watson of Tulane University suggests there are several distinct categories of listeners and that maybe Al is not an insensitive guy -- he's just listening like a man. The impact of this revealing 20/20 investigation may have a profound effect on how women and men communicate -- both at home and on the job. CLOSED CAPTIONED A corVISION Media Release of an ABC News Production   Length: 19 minutes Purchase Price: $325.00 5-DAY RENTAL $95.00

THE FAIRER SEX? "That man walked in and the interviewer began talking about managerial jobs. She walked in and he was talking about filing!" Women face barriers in the workplace...but it doesn't stop there. With the aid of hidden cameras and microphones, ABC NEWS Prime Time Live went undercover to investigate discriminatory practices against women in routine, day to day transactions and situations. The results will surprise you. THE FAIRER SEX? focuses on the subject of gender bias in our society and its underlying causes. In what subtle ways are women discriminated against? What determines the types of jobs women are offered? Why do women pay more for cars and other retail purchases? Why does society accept economic discrimination against women? THE FAIRER SEX? treats the subject of discrimination in a sensitive, non-confrontational way. Your managers and supervisors will welcome an opportunity to discuss this important subject. CLOSED-CAPTIONED A corVision Media Release Produced by ABC News Length: 19 minutes Code: # 50 Purchase Price: $325.00 Purchase price for Government, Education and Non-profit $295.00 One Week Rental: $95.00

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