Workforce Diversity

MGT 483

Summer 2002

Learning Contract

Learning happens from:

1) The actual content of our conversations; and,

2) experiential learning and skill-building from talking about differences.

Sometimes it feels uncomfortable, however, for learning to occur, we need to create an atmosphere of candor and respect in this class.

To that end, here are some premises:

• We are as sincerely interested in learning from others as we are in sharing our own insights.

• We present our views with respect and patience.

• We take the chance to be honest and we listen when others do the same.

• We are committed to keeping the conversation going, not withdrawing if it gets challenging, and encouraging others to stay involved.

• We agree to assume a difference in information rather than a negative intent in comments that bother us.

• We accept that if learning is going to happen here, we need to give people the opportunity and freedom to change their minds.