Business Pledge to Support the Oshkosh Civility Project
Pledge ... n. a solemn promise or agreement to do (or refrain from doing) a stated end.
The Oshkosh Civility Project will now be collecting and publicizing pledges to support civility. This initiative is targeted to individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses. By pledging to support civility, the individuals and organizations listed below affirm the value of efforts to strengthen, improve and enhance effective patterns of interpersonal communication.
This support for civility recognizes how individual action and intention impact others. The Oshkosh Civility Project believes that attention to the principles of civility (as set forth in the nine statements of the "Speak Your Peace" campaign) will help build a strong, active, engaged and inter-connected sense of community. By making this pledge, we take positive and future-oriented action.
The Oshkosh Civility Pledge: We build a stronger and more diverse community by actively sharing our ideas and opinions with others in thoughtful and considerate ways. By practicing this basic commitment to civility, we learn and grow from one another - even in disagreement.
Today and Everyday I Aspire to Practice the following Skills:
1. Pay Attention - Be Aware of Others & Sensitive to the Immediate Context of Actions
2. Listen Closely - Understand Other Points of View
3. Be Inclusive- Welcome All; Don't Exclude Anyone
4. Don't Gossip- Remind Others of the Importance of this Practice
5. Show Respect- Honor Others (Especially in Disagreement)
6. Be Agreeable- Find Opportunities to Agree
7. Apologize Sincerely- Repair Damaged Relationships
8. Give Constructive Comments, Suggestions & Feedback - No Personal Attacks (Focus on Issues)
9. Accept Responsibility - Don't Shift Blame; Share Disagreements Publicly
This support for civility recognizes how individual action and intention impact others. The Oshkosh Civility Project believes that attention to the principles of civility (as set forth in the nine statements of the "Speak Your Peace" campaign) will help build a strong, active, engaged and inter-connected sense of community. By making this pledge, we take positive and future-oriented action.
The Oshkosh Civility Pledge: We build a stronger and more diverse community by actively sharing our ideas and opinions with others in thoughtful and considerate ways. By practicing this basic commitment to civility, we learn and grow from one another - even in disagreement.
Today and Everyday I Aspire to Practice the following Skills:
1. Pay Attention - Be Aware of Others & Sensitive to the Immediate Context of Actions
2. Listen Closely - Understand Other Points of View
3. Be Inclusive- Welcome All; Don't Exclude Anyone
4. Don't Gossip- Remind Others of the Importance of this Practice
5. Show Respect- Honor Others (Especially in Disagreement)
6. Be Agreeable- Find Opportunities to Agree
7. Apologize Sincerely- Repair Damaged Relationships
8. Give Constructive Comments, Suggestions & Feedback - No Personal Attacks (Focus on Issues)
9. Accept Responsibility - Don't Shift Blame; Share Disagreements Publicly
