FISH OUT OF WATER

Sometimes people just don’t fit in.  They may not be a member of the dominant group; they may not have figured out the norms of the dominant culture, or members of the dominant culture may not realize that the organization’s culture is marginalizing.  As advocates for social justice it is important to notice and teach the cultural codes – the house rules—that contribute to success in a particular environment, and to dismantle the codes within those environments that target, marginalize or exclude.  This book is helpful for 

• Managers who are working to create and sustain a healthy organization culture

• Mentors of children who are targeted by their peers or other adults

• People who want to make a difference in their environment and have not yet figured out the rules for doing that