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Strive to live this value in each interaction

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Learning (and talking) about other cultures

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Learning (and talking) about other cultures

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By learning about the others and their cultures we learn how to respect each other

Knowing everything about each culture can't be taken for granted.

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Not seeing the value each person brings to the table

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Not seeing the value each person brings to the table

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If you don't listen and unilaterally decide your way is best, you aren't showing respect to your co-workers and in turn it might be difficult for others to respect you

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Being able to work together and communicate efficiently is very important to the creation of a respectful work environment.

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Treat the others as you want to be treated (love thy neighbor)

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Treat the others as you want to be treated (love thy neighbor)

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And give a positive feedback.

Give constructive criticism and if you feel the need to share something negative, do it in privte, with respect.

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Show gratitude for the work other's are doing (to help you), say thank you

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Show gratitude for the work other's are doing (to help you), say thank you

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Try not to change other people but respects differences. Working at an international organization, especially during a pandemic has been really interesting. We can be influenced by our colleagues and learn from them and how they may approach a problem differently.

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Respect is the baseline and that stems from empathy and we understand that everyone has their own things going on.

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Speaking in a language that other colleagues don't understand

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Speaking in a language that other colleagues don't understand

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and be mindful of colleagues whose native language is not english...

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Progressing the "GEDI" initiative and extend it to other views

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Progressing the "GEDI" initiative and extend it to other views

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Accept Others Level of Religious Observance (or none)

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Accept Others Level of Religious Observance (or none)

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be understanding and accepting of observance, or non-observance, of shabbat/Jewish holidays/kashrut etc. for our Jewish colleagues

and be mindful that not all of our colleagues are Jewish

not everyone in WJC is jewish

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how should you react if someone doesn't work as hard as you expect them to do?

don't call people during vacation time, or outside 'normal' working hours unless urgent

give people an indication of how urgent things are and if they can wait till next working day

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being disrespectful of other generations

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being disrespectful of other generations

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Generations should learn to discuss differences without acting as if "my own generation" is better

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How respectful are we towards the planet?

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How respectful are we towards the planet?

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Do we care about ecology?
using planes, plastic cutlery etc.

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Every department should accept that every other departments work is as important as the other

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Every department should accept that every other departments work is as important as the other

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Appreciate the success of other departments, we will not reach the pinnacle or the peak - alone

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be mindful of your position or role in the organization when talking to others 

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be mindful of your position or role in the organization when talking to others 

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because staff will tend not to criticize senior management
Example: A manager talks down on a staff member- how can he/she be made aware of it without consequences

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Do Unto Others As You Would Have Others Do Unto You!

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Do Unto Others As You Would Have Others Do Unto You!

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QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION 

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QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION 

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comments do not necessarily have to do with this particular discussion

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Make an effort to understand the point of view of others

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Make an effort to understand the point of view of others

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How do you do this? specify

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All the items are defined culturally: we have to be aware of it and express it

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All the items are defined culturally: we have to be aware of it and express it

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how do we discover that conflict or irritation are linked to cultural differences?

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Act in a respectful way when in online meetings

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Act in a respectful way when in online meetings

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being conscious of body language

That is true also of offline meetings, for example don't raise your voice.

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show admiration/acknowledgement to other people and their work (honest feedback)

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don't be late for teams calls, and don't have them run over!
organize calls only when it is necessary and an email is not enough

be considerate of other people's time zones

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Can we remind each other on how to enact on the value of respect?

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Can we remind each other on how to enact on the value of respect?

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and how to be mindful about cultural differences

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participating or initiating gossip about  others

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participating or initiating gossip about  others

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what is gossip? When would it not be gossip if you talk about someone?

Gossip is about the intention behind it

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Not allowing the person to explain their views and ideas

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specify: what actions may be deemed as arrogant? Criticising in public, without giving a thought of the person's feelings

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try to find out the reasons for opinions that differ from ours

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try to find out the reasons for opinions that differ from ours

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please give examples

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take time to try to understand an other colleagues point of view, even if you don't (initially) agree with it

in french there is an expression: "seul les idiots ne changent pas d'avis" - "only idiots don't change their minds"

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do not be judgmental when hearing other people's opinions

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do not be judgmental when hearing other people's opinions

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keep an open mind, there are always different views to everything and we should try to first understand what the other person really means

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try not to change other people but respect differences

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try not to change other people but respect differences

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please give examples (i.e. cultural differences etc)

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be tolerant
how can you show it and where is a limit to tolerance?
Value the differences of all your coworkers by being positive when working together, welcome their ideas and openly sharing your perspective as well. If someone is being intolerant, it is ok to senstitively address it with him or her paying close attention to their nonverbal body language as well as their vocal response in moving forward. Always keep in mind everyone has good intentions regardless of how it is communicated when beginning your working relationship.

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Be mindful of others feelings, ways of thinking

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Be mindful of others feelings, ways of thinking

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In your communications to your coworkers, whether in person or written, be careful not to be insulting, nitpicking, judgemental, patronizing or micromanaging so they do not feel less, doubt themselves or incapable in their work.

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Truly believing in equality of each colleague
Treat your coworkers with kindness and courtesty so they feel comfortable to fully express themselves so they feel equal in our work and to make our mission successful.

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GROUP B: How can we keep the discussion about the value RESPECT alive?

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GROUP B: How can we keep the discussion about the value RESPECT alive?

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GROUP A: What actions would contradict the value RESPECT?

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GROUP A: What actions would contradict the value RESPECT?

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GROUP B: What actions bring RESPECT to life? (use verbs)

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GROUP B: What actions bring RESPECT to life? (use verbs)

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Example: Don't hurt anyone

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GROUP A: How can we keep the discussion about the value RESPECT alive?

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GROUP A: How can we keep the discussion about the value RESPECT alive?

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GROUP B: What actions would contradict the value RESPECT?

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GROUP B: What actions would contradict the value RESPECT?

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GROUP A: What actions bring RESPECT to life? (use verbs)

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GROUP A: What actions bring RESPECT to life? (use verbs)

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example: Don't hurt anyone