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June 2012 Newsletter
 
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Women, Male Dominated Environments and Sex Scandals: It is Complicated

For the last 30 years I have consulted with a variety of Fortune 500 companies , government agencies on the issue of retention and recruitment of women. One of the consistent issues and concerns that come up is the sexual activity  of a workplace culture-sexually charged environments. Most recently it was in the headlines again with the Secret Service agents caught in a prostitution scandal.  Several issues came to the forefront that are worth a second look. First, only 1 in 10 Secret Service agents are women. Eric Tucker of the Associated Press (Scandal Shows Service's Lack of Women) suggested that maybe if the agency had more women it might help as a preventative measure for "future dishonor." Women might bring a balance. But the travel demands of field agents for women balancing home and work becomes a problem. The argument goes if we had more diversity, it might bring more accountability. 

Another issue becomes the hypersexualized activities men engage in (i.e. strip clubs have been a pervasive activity in my consulting experience) and condone. They make women feel uncomfortable.  Cavorting with prostitutes on the job isn't all that different than holding a business meeting in a topless joint, right?
I have clients simply tell me it is a part of their workplace culture and difficult to control after hour activities which are often seen as a "recreational" extension of doing business.
They express frustration of trying to police employees.

Interesting that the Secret Service is considering employing chaperones to accompany agents on some trips. Maybe they should be women?


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The Gender Communication Handbook –
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Audrey Nelson, Ph.D. and Claire Damken Brown, Ph.D.
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The Gender Communication Handbook is for anyone who works with the opposite sex. If you are a part of a management team, in HR, or develop corporate training, this book is a comprehensive guide filled with smart advice, extensive research, self-assessments, and compelling true-to-life case studies. This was written to clarify some of the many questions about gender, how the rules have changed and will help individuals thrive in a more increasingly diverse workplace and find a common language. Successful gender communication is a business mandate.

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Audrey has been asked to be the guest expert on communication and Code Switching for FOX 31 Denver

April 2012
He and She Themes in Conflict
Everyday Talk Show Fox 31
KDVR-TV, Denver
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Audrey was interviewed for the May 2012 issue of
Men’s Health Magazine

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I just received copies of the participant surveys.  You were very well received by all.  Some of the write-in comments included: “awesome”, “exceptional”, “great!”, “The keynote speaker was awesome & very informative. The topic of communication was perfect and right on point for what we do and who we are at IMA,” “terrific!” “Loved the keynote speaker!”
We also asked the following 2 questions specific to your presentation, “The Speaker was well-prepared” and “The speaker’s overall performance was effective and helped me learn”.  The response to these questions was unanimously “strongly agree”. 
Audrey, thank you once again for agreeing to join us at our 1st annual AE Retreat. 
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Vice President - Commercial Lines
IMA, Inc.

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Claire Brown Ph.D. and Audrey Nelson Ph.D.
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Code Switching: How to Talk so Men will Listen is a hands-on tool for everyday use at the office. It is a practical resource with how-to steps to help businesswomen conquer the communication nuances between men and women in the workplace. This book explores the gender impact on business talk. It teaches using true stories and case studies, while providing valuable “code-switching” tips to help women gain and strengthen credibility and make a greater impact on the job

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