Hi, Jerry, I sat through federal sensitivity classes, too, and they went from terrible to well-done. The difference here is that there is no such thing as “such classes” — there are literally hundreds of ways to fulfill the requirement, from seminars to drama to rallies, etc. We had no chance as federal employees to create our own sensitivity curriculum or to reject the official point of view.

Here, the “opponents” have created approved sessions that get sell-out crowds and rave reviews. Using limited, filtered facts, virtually any requirement, law, decision can be made to look silly. But, a broader, fairer perspective often shows that pilloried proponents weren’t necessarily so foolish.

Hi, Jerry, I sat through federal sensitivity classes, too, and they went from terrible to well-done. The difference here is that there is no such thing as “such classes” — there are literally hundreds of ways to fulfill the requirement, from seminars to drama to rallies, etc. We had no chance as federal employees to create our own sensitivity curriculum or to reject the official point of view.

Here, the “opponents” have created approved sessions that get sell-out crowds and rave reviews. Using limited, filtered facts, virtually any requirement, law, decision can be made to look silly. But, a broader, fairer perspective often shows that pilloried proponents weren’t necessarily so foolish.

Fortunately, my state bars do not require such course. I would be an unhappy camper if they did.

In some federal agencies all employees are required to take such classes. Every such class I’ve seen has been terrible–so bad as to be a waste of time, and insulting to boot. I’m doubtful that the quality of instruction would be better in the CLE context.

Fortunately, my state bars do not require such course. I would be an unhappy camper if they did.

In some federal agencies all employees are required to take such classes. Every such class I’ve seen has been terrible–so bad as to be a waste of time, and insulting to boot. I’m doubtful that the quality of instruction would be better in the CLE context.