Sure, this may be an election year, but political correctness (or the lack thereof) is a year-round and non-election-related concern, often having little to do with politics. Heated discussions of social hot-button topics, offhand comments about the news, different management and personality styles—all of these come together in our increasingly diverse workplaces to create potential problems. In this session, you’ll explore the meaning of political correctness and to what extent (and how) you can deal with it in your organization. What is the balance between creating an open, more-inclusive working environment and having your employees feel unable to express themselves? How can you set the proper tone for your employees? And does it even matter? You will learn:

• About the potential risks of politically incorrect comments and discussions in the workplace—and why turning a blind eye (or ear) and being overly restrictive are not usually the best approaches.
• About ways that management and leaders in your organization can set the desired organizational tone in these areas.
• How to deal with co-worker clashes when they arise.