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Most of us can think of leaders who were not inclusive, but identifying role models for inclusive leadership presents a challenge. As requested by participants in their discussion last May, Larry Naylor and Kate Neville are returning to present a series of three workshops to further define what inclusive leadership really looks like. The workshops will include several interactive modalities to engage everyone in an experience that will deepen their understanding from a variety of perspectives.

WORKSHOP THREE – Handling Microaggressions in the Workplace Productively

Organizations operate within political and cultural systems they don’t control, and bring together people from a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints to become colleagues. The only thing these individuals may have in common is the need to work together in order to make a living. In this context, it seems unrealistic to expect that everyone in a workplace will communicate clearly with one another without need for clarification and for attention to how information is conveyed.

A common framework and shared understanding of language is readily acknowledged to be a necessity when working internationally but turns out to be critical to productivity when working within the U.S. as well. Particularly given the bubbles Americans have come to live in with people similar to ourselves, the lack of proximity gets in the way of knowing one another and building relationships across differences.

High-performing leaders, teams, and organizations are driven by results. Anyone within those organizations knows that good intentions are nice to have but certainly never substitute for results. The impact is what counts. In the same way, a person can be right about something, but still not accomplish their ultimate objective. There is a distinction between the two that requires an awareness and the ability to see things from another perspective.

Microaggressions is a misnomer in that the impact can be substantial, and the intent is assumed to be aggressive. They can instead provide an opportunity to learn from one another, share perspectives, and deepen awareness on all sides. This workshop will explore how leaders can anticipate microaggressions and put protocols in place to resolve conflicts when they occur.

Participants must register by 5:00PM on October 26th to receive details on joining the discussion. The Zoom link will be sent out 24 hours before the event.

Please note that no refunds will be issued.