Workplace Relations Presentation (Ppt)
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Workplace Relations
Tokyo Recontracting Seminar 2006
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Today’s Outline
Sharing loves & hates. Cultural Differences, different perspectives, communication.DiscussionAvenues of support. Tips/ Goal-setting.
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Session Rules
RespectfulConstructivePositive
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Expectations Expectations vs. vs.
Reality!Reality!
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Love & Hate
Something you love about your workplace environment/ person/ something nice someone did.A workplace issue.
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The Problem Is…
In the Workplace.“The school itself sees me as a nuisance due to my ‘foreign ways’Feel pressure to conform to “stupid rules”. Feel pressure to be fun, genki, crazy, gaijin. Isolation, loneliness. ALTs under informed about workplace events & gossip.Teaching-Related.“Each week she makes it clear that her life would be a lot easierwithout me.”Expectations differ about who should be responsible for what.Beliefs about best-practice differ. JTEs-translators, non-participators, tape-recorder reducers, textbook Nazis, exam obsessives, workaholics
www.bigdaikon.com
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Behavior in ContextBehavior in Context
FAMILYSCHOOL
CULTURE
SOCIETY
GLOBAL/ INTERNATIONAL
FRIENDS
IMMEDIATE ENVIRONMENT
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CultureCulture
Culture-at-work© 1997-2002 Jennifer E. Beer http://www.culture-at-work.com/index.html
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Geert-Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions•Power Distance Index (PDI) focuses on the degree of equality, or inequality, between people in the country's society.
•Individualism (IDV) focuses on the degree the society reinforces individual or collective achievement and interpersonal relationships.
•Masculinity (MAS) focuses on the degree the society reinforces, or does not reinforce, the traditional masculine work role model of male achievement, control, and power.
•Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) focuses on the level of tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity within the society - i.e. unstructured situations.
•Long-Term Orientation (LTO) focuses on the degree the society embraces, or does not embrace, long-term devotion to traditional, forward thinking values.
ITIM international (Geert Hofstede) http://www.geert-hofstede.comCulture-at-work© 1997-2002 Jennifer E. Beer http://www.culture-at-work.com/index.htmlUnderstanding Japanese Office Culture / Understanding JET Dr. Tsuyoshi Akiyama http://www.pref.miyagi.jp/kokusai/e/jet/akiyamasensei.html
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Power-Distance
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Authority/ HierarchyPolite fiction “I am humble, you are honored”(vs. “we are all equals and friends”)
Language Action
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Individualism (Collectivism)
InterdependenceGrading of Intimacy”Uchi/ SotoMaintaining harmony is more important than being innovative (?). Honne/ Tatemae
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Masculinity
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Men’s rolesWomen’s roles-tea lady, stopping work when get married. Appropriate language, behavior & dress
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Uncertainty Avoidance
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Rules for everything. AmbiguityBreaking rules quietlyTime-punctuality
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Long-Term Orientation
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EthnocentrismFollowing form
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Not all Jelly Beans are the Same
Culture-at-work© 1997-2002 Jennifer E. Beer http://www.culture-at-work.com/index.html
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Different PerspectivesDifferent Perspectives
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JTEs Perspective“How positive and effective is your relationship with your ALT?”
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Hardworking, Honest, Sincere, Friendly & Patient, Cheerful.Reliable. Kind & help me out a lot. Seems nice & energetic. Clever. Honest. Motivated. Attractive. Cooperative.Responsible. Polite, Humility. Enthusiastic. Diplomatic. Energetic, Always happy. Positive. Supportive. Communicative. Serious. Smiley.TEACHING-RELATEDPOSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH STUDENTSJAPAN-CULTURAL & LINGUISTIC KNOWLEDGECULTURAL EXCHANGEENGLISH HELPSPEECH PATTERNSCOMMUNICATIVE
Likes
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Dislikes
TEACHING-RELATEDATTITUDE TOWARDS STUDENTS
PERSONALITY-”TOO CALM”LACK OF PUNCTUALITYHOLIDAYSCOMPUTER USAGE
NO EFFORT TO UNDERSTAND JAPAN/ JAPANESE CULTURE.INAPPROPRIATE JAPANESESPEECH PATTERNS-TOO FAST LACK OF COMMUNICATION
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Advice
TEACHING RELATIONSHIP WITH STUDENTSUNDERSTANDING THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT/ JTEs/ STUDENTSSCHOOL INVOLVEMENT (parties, cleaning..)PROFESSIONALISM (dress, work ethic) TIME, PUNCTUALITYJAPANESE CULTURE & LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION-initiate conversation with all staff
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CommunicationCommunication
Culture
Social System
Culture
Social System
Communication skills
Knowledge
Attitude
Communication skills
Knowledge
Attitude
SOURCE
RECIEVER
MESSAGE (PURPOSE, CONTENT, FORM,)
Perception
CONTEXT
(Based on Shannon-Weaver, Gerbner and Berlo’s Models of Communication)
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Cultural Barriers to Communication
Misinterpretation of meaning. "cognitive constraints." "behavior constraints.""emotional constraints."
Conflict Research Consortium University of Colorado USAhttp://www.colorado.edu/conflict/peace/index.html
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Communication StrategiesGain knowledge-learn from generalizations but avoid stereotyping.PracticeDon’t assume there is only one way to communicate (yours)(direct/ indirect, body language, written/ verbal)When voicing opinions, be constructive & non-confrontational rather than blaming. Active listening-put yourself in other persons shoes, clarify meaning. (open-ended questions)Respect others choices about whether to engage with you/ not. Stop & think before you react-reserve judgment. Be aware of possible power imbalances/ group dynamics. Remember cultural norms may not apply to particular individuals.Regular meetingsNomunicationPatience
Conflict Research Consortium University of Colorado USAhttp://www.colorado.edu/conflict/peace/index.html
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Approaches To Conflict
PROBLEM SOLVE // COLLABORATE
SERVE // ACCOMMODATE
FAIRNESS, RULES, BE DONE WITH IT //
COMPROMISE
FORCE // COMPETE
CHOOSE NOT TO ENGAGE //
AVOID
Others
Needs
Own Needs
Change Make do
Culture-at-work© 1997-2002 Jennifer E. Beer http://www.culture-at-work.com
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Grant me the serenity to accept Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot changethe things I cannot change……
courage to change the things I courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the can, and wisdom to know the
difference.difference.
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Group Discussion
Sharing your situation.Offering different perspectives. Group feedback/ Q & A.
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Japan: a Country On Planet Earthby Paul Abramson
“To some degree the Japanese staff isn't sure what to do with someone who's different from everyone else, and who probably doesn't plan to become like everyone else, the same and a permanent employee. At first you'll be treated as an honored guest, later you'll be expected to become part of the group. Actbusy even when you're not and be interested in meetings even when you're not, be flexible and read between the lines when receiving a hint. You've been accepted into a group, recognize that this privilege brings with it unspoken obligations and responsibilities. Try to cultivate one or two peers as "go betweens" for (not if, but) when petty office politics flare up around you. Appeal indirectly and ask for advice, never confrontdirectly if your co-workers won't be able to understand and correctly interpret such mature behavior. Go out drinking with them and become part of the group, act trusting and loyal to thebest of your abilities.”
http://www.paulzilla.org/japanese/j_cope3.htm
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Support Options
Friends/ family.
Your P.A
Peer Support Group (8pm-7am) 0120-437-725
Tokyo Lifeline (9am-11pm) 03-5774-0992
CLAIR JET Line (M-F, 9am-5.45pm)03-3591-5489
AMDA (M-F, 0900-1700hrs) 03-5285-8088
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Be the change Be the change you want to see in the world.you want to see in the world.
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How can you improve your workplace relationships?
Tips! Choose one & do it. Be specific-who, what, when, where.
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Some Ideas…Greetings (ohayo gozaimasu, osaki ni shitsurei shimasu)Be on timeDress professionally.Look like you’re working hard.Celebrate birthdaysBring omiyage back from holidayAsk questions about life outside work. ListenAsk questions about Japanese culture/ language-get someone to teach you something. Give compliments.Develop good relationships with students.Join a club.Go to enkais.Work out the power-players & get them on side.Start an English Conversation club.Bring interesting objects/ photos & put them on your desk to act as conversation catalysts.
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Internet Resources
ITIM international (Geert Hofstede)http://www.geert-hofstede.comCulture-at-work© 1997-2002 Jennifer E. Beerhttp://www.culture-at-work.com/index.htmlUnderstanding Japanese Office Culture / Understanding JETDr. Tsuyoshi Akiyamahttp://www.pref.miyagi.jp/kokusai/e/jet/akiyamasensei.htmlConflict Research Consortium University of Colorado USAhttp://www.colorado.edu/conflict/peace/index.htmlJET trouble-shooter. Problem Resolution Toolhttp://www.okinawajet.com/resources/downloads/
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ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR 2ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR 2ndnd YEAR! YEAR!