Men and women are not from different planets. We speak the same language, but we interpret the meanings differently. There is a \'secret decoder ring."

1. Gendered Communication in the
Workplace and Training
Or…
Same planet –
Different formats
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2. Definitions
Communication –
• The interaction of verbal and non-verbal
signals between two of more individuals.
Gender –
• “Masculine” or “Feminine” in Language
versus Physical “Male” and “Female”
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3. Gender Diversity
• Language Defines “Men” and “Women”
• Culture Teaches “Male” and “Female”
Communication
• “X” & “Y” Chromosomes DO NOT!
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4. The Dichotomy – Gender
Based
Power Solidarity
Asymmetry Symmetry
Hierarchy Equality
Distance Closeness
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5. Male Female
Speak Speak
• Hierarchy based on • Hierarchy based on
Competition Cooperation
• Goals are Real and • Goals are Social and
Material Sharing
• Rules and Individual • Rules and Individual
Roles are clearly Roles are sometimes
established in each tentative and
situation. changing.
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6. Want more?
• Visit our web site:
www.DavidRosman.com
• Write us an e-mail:
Profspeaker@netscape.net
• Invite us to speak to your organization.
Additional topics include:
Resume and the Cover Letter Team Building and Problem
Writing Rules Resolution
Rebuilding the Corporate Mission The Design and Delivery of a
Statement Successful Training Program
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7. David Rosman, MA
• Over 25-years of experience:
– College instructor in the areas of:
• Communication and Business Communication,
• Management and Administration,
• Insurance ( Life & Health – Property & Casualty)
• Human Resource Management;
– Corporate, Not-for-Profit and Political
Communication Consulting;
• MA – Organizational Communication,
University of Northern Colorado
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8. Client List includes:
• Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
• CIGNA Insurance Group
• Central Missouri Community Action
• Missouri Employer’s Mutual Insurance
• Linda Jacobson for U.S. Congress
• Dearborn Financial Institute and
Publications
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9. • Regis University
• Wes Upchurch for Secretary of State
(MO)
• American Red Cross
• The New York Deli (Columbia, MO)
• Metro Volunteers (Denver, CO)
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10. Awards
• 2008 Interactive Media Award for Editing
• Kulp-Wright Award Nominee
– 1996 and 1998
– For professional development program
development.
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11. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND
YOUR BUSINESS
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