Civility

Dialogue of Civilizations Rhodes Forum Focuses on Search for New Global Narratives, First Headline Speakers Named

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Human behavior, Etiquette, Civility, Habits, Popular culture

Forum focuses on three key themes : Sustainable economic development; Global architecture and global (geo)politics; Digitalised lives, ethical standards, and the revival of civility.

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  • Forum focuses on three key themes : Sustainable economic development; Global architecture and global (geo)politics; Digitalised lives, ethical standards, and the revival of civility.
  • The first headline speakers for the 2019 Rhodes Forum have also been announced.
  • Under the title "Global (Dis)Order: Towards Dialogue-Based Worldviews", the 17th Rhodes Forum will raise the tough question of stimulating a new narrative founded on values that continue to be cherished and shared by many.
  • Panels will examine what the most pressing global challenges are and what solutions to them could look like.

Business Etiquette: The Soundtrack

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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Human behavior, Habits, Popular culture, Etiquette, Civility, Protocol, Decorum

As these memorable songs provide inspiration and influence in our daily lives, The Protocol School of Washington is taking a tuneful approach to celebrate National Business Etiquette Week (June 2-8) with Business Etiquette: The Soundtrack.

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  • As these memorable songs provide inspiration and influence in our daily lives, The Protocol School of Washington is taking a tuneful approach to celebrate National Business Etiquette Week (June 2-8) with Business Etiquette: The Soundtrack.
  • That's why we are using a musical theme to help promote civility and restore decorum in the business world during National Business Etiquette Week," said Pamela Eyring, president and owner of The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW).
  • "Since we initiated this annual observance, PSOW has helped business professionals all around the world enhance their interpersonal skills, promote cross-cultural sensitivity and yes, teach people to treat others with mutual R-E-S-P-E-C-T."
    In observance of the week, PSOW will offer tuneful tips on website and social media channels to remind business professionals the importance of using civility, decorum and respect to create their own business etiquette "soundtrack."
  • PSOW is also extending its musical theme Business Etiquette: The Soundtrack to the general public in a special contest.

"Urgency of Civility" Conference Held in Washington DC Experts Convene and Create Action Plan to Drive Civility Forward

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Friday, May 17, 2019
Human behavior, Etiquette, Civility, Habits, Popular culture, P. M. Forni, Forni, Civil, Conversation, Incivility

Experts from many related fields, organizations, and interested individuals gathered to discuss civility in the arenas of government, education, media, community, and the workplace.

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  • Experts from many related fields, organizations, and interested individuals gathered to discuss civility in the arenas of government, education, media, community, and the workplace.
  • The groups participated in two days of discussion and interactive presentations, to assist in the effort to re-introducing civility into our daily lives.
  • Clark Olson and Jennifer Linde, authors of Hot Topics, Cool Heads: Communicating Civility and Listening through Civil Dialogue discussed practical civil dialogue techniques.
  • Daniel Buccino, Founding Member (with P.M. Forni) of the Johns Hopkins Civility Initiative, presented an inspiring closing presentation on bringing civility to the next generation.

Keynotes on Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Civility in the Operating Room are Confirmed for the 2019 OR Manager Conference

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
Etiquette, Civility, Habits, Popular culture, Surgery, Rockville, Maryland

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OR Manager is excited to announce the final agenda for the 2019 OR Manager Conference .

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OR Manager is excited to announce the final agenda for the 2019 OR Manager Conference .
  • Leaders of the surgical suite attend each year to get the hands-on education and experience to take back to their hospitals or outpatient surgery facilities.
  • Plan to join operating room managers and directors this September 17-19, 2019 in New Orleans, LA!
  • The keynote speakers will touch on leadership, approaching the multigenerational workplace, emotional intelligence, and civility in the OR.

Traliant Releases New 'Traliant Sparks' Video Episodes on Unconscious Bias and Other Workplace Issues

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Human behavior, Humans, Articles, Labour law, Workplace bullying, Harassment, Sex crimes, Sexual harassment, Civility, Workplace, Organizational retaliatory behavior, Compliance training

The new episodes, each under three minutes long, encourage employees to talk about unconscious bias, civility in the workplace, being an ally, cliques at work and personal liability in harassment claims.

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  • The new episodes, each under three minutes long, encourage employees to talk about unconscious bias, civility in the workplace, being an ally, cliques at work and personal liability in harassment claims.
  • "The new Sparks raise awareness of some of today's most important workplace conduct and culture issues," said Mike Pallatta, Traliant CEO and Co-Founder.
  • Traliant's Sparks video library also includes episodes on bystander intervention, consensual relationships, same-sex harassment, protection from retaliation, dating at work, social-media behavior, pregnancy discrimination and unwanted touching.
  • Backed by Martinson Ventures, Traliant delivers award-winning, bite-sized compliance training on an eLearning platform that enables fast and easy customization.

Traliant Releases New 'Traliant Sparks' Video Episodes on Unconscious Bias and Other Workplace Issues

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Human behavior, Humans, Articles, Labour law, Workplace bullying, Harassment, Sex crimes, Sexual harassment, Civility, Workplace, Organizational retaliatory behavior, Compliance training

The new episodes, each under three minutes long, encourage employees to talk about unconscious bias, civility in the workplace, being an ally, cliques at work and personal liability in harassment claims.

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  • The new episodes, each under three minutes long, encourage employees to talk about unconscious bias, civility in the workplace, being an ally, cliques at work and personal liability in harassment claims.
  • "The new Sparks raise awareness of some of today's most important workplace conduct and culture issues," said Mike Pallatta, Traliant CEO and Co-Founder.
  • Traliant's Sparks video library also includes episodes on bystander intervention, consensual relationships, same-sex harassment, protection from retaliation, dating at work, social-media behavior, pregnancy discrimination and unwanted touching.
  • Backed by Martinson Ventures, Traliant delivers award-winning, bite-sized compliance training on an eLearning platform that enables fast and easy customization.

Changing the Conversation to Restore Civility: Urgency of Civility Conference to Be Held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, VA April 30 to May 1

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Etiquette, Human behavior, Civility, Habits, Popular culture, Incivility, Workplace

The Urgency of Civility Conference will enable us to begin to move mountains," shares Russ Charvonia.

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  • The Urgency of Civility Conference will enable us to begin to move mountains," shares Russ Charvonia.
  • During the conference, attendees may select one of the six tracks below:
    Government Are there any positive signs that civility can re-emerge?
  • We will explore what various actors elected officials, government employees, and citizens can do and are already doing to promote civility.
  • This track will explore what anyone affected by incivility in the workplace can do to increase civility in workplace relationships.

Urgency of Civility--What Can Be Done to Turn the Tide? Special Conference to Be Held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Va April 30 to May 1

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Saturday, April 6, 2019
Etiquette, Human behavior, Civility, Habits, Popular culture, Incivility, Forni

Held at the majestic George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, VA April 30May 1, this hands-on summit will bring together organizations and individuals who are all working to restore civility in society.

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  • Held at the majestic George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, VA April 30May 1, this hands-on summit will bring together organizations and individuals who are all working to restore civility in society.
  • How does incivility impede all peoples' voices from being heard, and make it more difficult to reach common ground?
  • We will explore what various actors elected officials, government employees, and citizens can do and are already doing to promote civility.
  • Among the highlights of the conference will be honoring the Father of Civility, Dr. PM Forni as a Civility Pioneer.

Help Solve the Civility Crisis--Special Urgency of Civility Conference in Alexandria, VA--April 29 to May 1, 2019

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Etiquette, Civility, Incivility

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We all know that incivility in society has reached epidemic levels.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We all know that incivility in society has reached epidemic levels.
  • The Urgency of Civility conference is the answer.
  • The Conference will open with a reenactment of President Washington's first inauguration, exactly 230 years ago.
  • Each participant will leave the Conference with tools, resources, and energy to stem the tide of incivility sweeping our society.

Help Solve the Civility Crisis--Special Urgency of Civility Conference in Alexandria, VA--April 29 to May 1, 2019

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Monday, March 4, 2019
Etiquette, Civility, Habits, Popular culture, Incivility

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4, 2019 We all know that incivility in society has reached epidemic levels.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4, 2019 We all know that incivility in society has reached epidemic levels.
  • The question is: what can be done to stem the tide?
  • The Urgency of Civility conference is the answer.
  • Participants will spend time working together to think about their own work and our collective efforts, with the aim of ending the convening with solid next steps to improving civility in our world.