Make Hard Conversations Possible

White Men as Full Diversity Partners helps organizations transcend the barriers so that once difficult conversations are no longer taboo, but normal and valued. In our learning labs and consulting sessions, we create safe, comfortable and inspirational environments where candor thrives and participants come to understand and appreciate both the difference and sameness they see in themselves and others.

Lectures, mandates and policy statements – the usual substance of diversity programs – can’t begin to accomplish what honest dialogue can do. But this dialogue must involve everyone, especially white male executives and managers.

Leaders gain critical leadership skills in:

  • deep listening
  • the courage to be authentic
  • living with ambiguity
  • sharpening action with deeper reflection
  • balancing paradoxes
  • managing difficult conversations
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One of my biggest takeaways is that other highly educated and intelligent people are also confused or scared when talking about diversity. If you take the time to truly hear someone and understand their perceptions, you are on the path to inclusion.

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What's New
  • Save the Date: Women of Different Tribes Caucus

    We've set the date for the 2012 offering of the Women of Different Tribe's Caucus. At the Caucus, you will gain new awareness, build skills to forge meaningful cross-cultural partnership and create a Leader's Action Plan to help apply learning. Mark your calendars for September 24-27, 2012. More information will follow. Download a Caucus flyer.

  • Bill Proudman to present at DRI's Diversity for Success Seminar

    Advancing Diversity: The Critical Role of Non-Diverse, White Male Partners
    Bill Proudman, cofounder of White Men as Full Diversity Partnerswill discuss the importance of diversity, the reasons why non-diverse attorneys need to be onboard and engaged in diversity initiatives, and how these joint efforts not only promote diversity but also the bottom line. Learn more about this seminar sponsored by DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar.

  • A Leader's Investment

    "It's never easy to give up the better part of a work week, but this event is well worth it. More than any other training or discussions I have previously participated in, I left this event with a deeper personal understanding of diversity and inclusion issues on both an intellectual and emotional level. More importantly, I left with an improved understanding of how I can be a better leader in a diverse environment. I recommend this for all senior leaders. If you choose to attend, bring an open mind and a willingness to fully participate."

    Ted D. Crandall, Senior Vice President & CFO for Rockwell Automation

  • Diversity Matters: You Are Kidding Right?

    This article was published in the March 2009 Linkage Leader eNewsletter - a free, monthly eNewsletter that offers industry leaders' viewpoints, best practices, and relevant information. "The response to the suggestion to create a white men's affinity group is often some laughter, a rolling of the eyes accompanied by a statement like, "What the heck do the white guys need a network for, when everyday at work is already a white men's group?..." Read full article

  • Questions for Leaders

    Jo Ann Morris: An invitation to men and women of color.

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    WMFDP founders on the bottom-line benefits of full diversity partnerships.