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Lately, while facilitating workshops at companies, I’ve noticed a common theme: frustrated employees and overwhelmed managers. Workers tell me, “I wish my manager would understand me better & take the time to learn more about me and my cultural background.” By the same token, managers are having a hard time even knowing how to start these conversations.
We’re in a precarious, changing environment with weekly news of corporate layoffs. Globally, over half of employees have expressed some level of intent to leave their jobs. Add in the fears that managers have when leading diverse teams—such as being afraid