Comments on: Combating Racism In the Workplace

By: Brooks

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 01:08:09 +0000

I think what’s missing from this is the intention to address the feeling of the staff who were subjected to the racist remarks. Choosing to act in a way so as not to “alienate or offend” the residents who themselves were participating in behavior that alienated and offends the staff, could make the situation worse. I love the crucial framework, which I’ve always found useful in all conversations. In this situation, I would keep the frame work, but adjust the choices to consider “How can we provide excellent care for our residents AND create the type of environment where our residents understand that racist behavior and sentiment won’t be tolerated in any part of our organization.” We cannot provide excellent care if we ourselves are not in a position of safety to do so.

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By: Curt Muhammad

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:10:52 +0000

“Instead of motivating the residents to change by explaining the affect their behavior has on the staff, explain the natural consequences of their behavior and how it affects the values and privileges they care about.”

Please help me to better understand what you are trying to say in the above sentence? Perhaps an example will be helpful? Thank you,

Curt

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By: Tiffany

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:18:10 +0000

I disagree with this advice. This response and another response written by David Maxfield appear tone deaf. Are there any African Americans who work on your team who could have offered another perspective? Here is a book your team may want to read to increase your base of knowledge: White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo.

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