Dealing with Microaggressions in the Workplace
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Kim Clark, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Communications Consultant, has spent most of her career in work environments dominated by straight males, and dealing with microagressions was one of her constant struggles. At first, she didn't realize how much these aggressions had...
Kim Clark, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Communications Consultant, has spent most of her career in work environments dominated by straight males, and dealing with microagressions was one of her constant struggles. At first, she didn't realize how much these aggressions had impacted her personally and professionally, affecting her access to projects and promotions, but eventually, she learned how to overcome them. As a communications consultant, she’s learned how important it is to deal with microaggressions head-on, because, no matter how inclusive a company may desire to be, microaggressions will undermine belonging.
In this chat, I want you to :
- Unlearn limiting thoughts around microaggressions (knowing you are not alone, you are not overly sensitive, you didn't do anything to deserve any microaggression)
- Identify microaggressions and how they impact us
- Learn effective ways to speak up when a microaggression is said
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All of this was informative, but at the management level, I am finding that the bias and aggression is just as much from specific women as is men. There are women (Asian) that have been very...
By: RachelPosted on 2021-06-21 -
Curious - Would your approach be the same across all genders - male as well as female?
By: Sue, Business AnalystPosted on 2021-06-21 -
How do you handle a team culture that is based around humor so at times, it's fun to be a part of but also many microaggressions occur due to this? How do you address this with the team's leader...
By: Colleen, RecruiterPosted on 2021-06-21 -
How can allies convince managers of the significant harm caused by tolerating microaggressions n the workplace?
By: DanPosted on 2021-06-21 -
Would love to know how I as an ally can address these on behalf of others. And how to best guide those affected to navigate the choice to speak up or not.
By: Sasha, Director Industry Advancement for Procore.ORGPosted on 2021-06-21 -
What sort of behaviours would you consider microagression and who has the responsibility to address these - the employee being agressed against or the employer?
By: Dana, Product MentorPosted on 2021-06-21 -
How do I know if a micro aggression should be reported to management vs. just handling it myself with the aggressor?
By: KerriAnn, Market coordinatorPosted on 2021-06-21 -
What are ways that we can respond when we see teammates experience microaggression from others based on gender identity?
By: Ramona, Business AnalystPosted on 2021-06-21 -
Can you recommend further research sites on top of the seminar content please
By: Jayne, HR ProfessionalPosted on 2021-06-21 -
How do I respond to all the comments that allude to me not wanting to grow professionally and take on extra responsibility because I went on maternity leave twice and have two small kids?
By: MichellePosted on 2021-06-21 -
How to handle microaggressions from employees? As a female leader in my company, i often find male employees putting forth condenscending microaggressions towards me in a conversation. if i...
By: APARNA, CEOPosted on 2021-06-21 -
How to correct a manager who says well-meaning but inappropriate/offensive things.
By: Loredana, Director of Product ManagementPosted on 2021-06-21 -
What are best techniques to bring awareness to audience in meeting without appearing 'bitchy'?
By: Kate, ManagerPosted on 2021-06-20 -
How do you deal with a suspected micro aggression when you're new to the position?
By: Debra, Product Manager|ClaimsPosted on 2021-06-20 -
How to know if I am not oversensitive?
By: Anna, Data AnalystPosted on 2021-06-20 -
When should you *not* acknowledge or confront micro aggressions? What difference (if any) in micro aggressions coming from especially unexpected sources? How do you know if you’re becoming hyper...
By: Catherine, Program/Project ManagerPosted on 2021-06-20 -
How can we professionally deal with microaggessions when the CEO is just as bad as other leadership that's complaining?
By: Jennifer, Assistant DirectorPosted on 2021-06-20 -
How do you address microaggressions in the workplace and which are the tools available to educate yourself and others about this topic?
By: Andrea , Program | Product ManagerPosted on 2021-06-20 -
How do you address micro aggressions in the workplace when HR is involved and doesn't address the issues? I eventually left the company, not sure if there's a better way to handle this?
By: Stephanie, User experience designPosted on 2021-06-20 -
How to tell if it is a microaggression or not?
By: Sarah, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2021-06-20 -
I often get a question of where are you from? Is there a way to avoid answer to that question?
By: Aleksandra, QA EngeneerPosted on 2021-06-20 -
How do you handle a boss that uses microaggression often and it makes you uncomfortable; rather a female or male boss? But I usually get this from female bosses.
By: DaniellePosted on 2021-06-20 -
How can we properly handle micro aggressions when they come in as you are trying to assist colleagues? Sometimes folks talk down about my department, or discuss my colleagues level of support as...
By: EricaPosted on 2021-06-20 -
How to respond to microagression in a professional manner, without feeling victimized?
By: Jenny, Big Data Data ScientistPosted on 2021-06-20 -
Trying to resolve a dispute when you know who is right and who is wrong but can we pick sides in front of both sides?
By: Elli-Anna , Formulation ScientistPosted on 2021-06-20 -
I can’t think of anything off the bat, just want to learn more.
By: Kristen, OtherPosted on 2021-06-20 -
How to communicate your professional opinion when the other part says you are not a company owner?
By: Paulina, Graphic Web DesignerPosted on 2021-06-18 -
Do you think tackling micro aggressions head on is best - or deflecting? Do you think the people in question (men in my case) actually know they're doing it? And how to respond if they are...
By: Karen, Customer Success ManagerPosted on 2021-06-18 -
Nothing at the moment, but excited to be a part of the conversation.
By: Douglas, Customer Support ManagerPosted on 2021-06-17 -
1. How can I start developing systems that protect my employees against microaggressions? 2. Please share your favourite tools/resources to educate yourself on microaggressions and how to deal with them.
By: Miranda, Business Development RepresentativePosted on 2021-06-16 -
Would love some tips on how to drive change in those who don't realize there is a problem. thanks!
By: ChristiePosted on 2021-06-10 -
How to address micro or overt aggression, bias, stereotype without defensiveness or aggression myself. I find people tend to dismiss and blame the person trying to address the behavior, rather...
By: MichellePosted on 2021-06-10 -
How do I respond when I call out a microagression for either myself or someone else and the response is "that's not what I meant," "you're being too sensitive," "I'm not a _________ist"?
By: chinorPosted on 2021-06-08
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