#Oopsism: Effectively Communicating Across Cultures in the 21st Century
Dr. Terry Nelson
Rochester Visit
July 31, Aug 1st, Aug 2nd and Aug 3rd
It requires Attention more than Talent, Listening requires Spirit more than Ego, and Others more than Self.
RESPECT is one of Dr. Nelson’s Favorite words.
As an African American Professor at University of Alaska (Anchorage) Dr. Nelson understands the challenges that the ISM’s bring with them to her field…communication. Her previous work experience as a Coca-Cola executive adds the professional skill-set that understands cross cultural respect for ALL people.
Dr. Nelson’s best working solution centers around showing and communicating RESPECT to one another regardless of the ism, issue or person involved. She coined the word OOPS-ism some years ago that deals with micro-aggression comments, words that we wish we had not spoken but there is no reset button for, and unintentional foot in the mouth experiences.
“Oopsisms can occur with individuals within the same group or outside one’s group. In other words, oopsisms do not discriminate,” Nelson writes.
Nelson cited a study conducted in partnership with Fortune Magazine that found seven out of ten workers stated that they would be upset by a micro-aggressions statement. Half said they would consider leaving their job.
Amstutz said the intention of the workshop is to explore “how we respond when we put our foot in our mouth.
Can we simple say,”you know what. I’m sorry I said this. I waswrong,” Amstutz said. “And as the listener, we need to grant them the same grace.
The whole article be found the Saturday (7.22.23) edition of the Post-Bulletin paper or on line.
- Listening Sessions with Guest Speaker: Dr. Terry Nelson, Associate Dean, University of Alaska-Anchorage, renowned specialist on the topic of OOPSisms, and featuring local guests.
- There are are FIVE opportunities to learn from Dr. Nelson
- Admission is $20 per event
- Questions? Please contact Wendell Amstutz at 507-254-1265
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