Overview
Discussion 1: The goal of this discussion is to learn how one individual’s trauma was the seed for creating an inclusiveness model. Evaluate and apply the concepts.
In Countering Otherness: Fostering integration within teamsLinks to an external site. (Hydari, 2021), you discover the Forging Team Inclusiveness Loop (FTIL). The author provides underlying concepts that must be considered before facilitating the FTIL process in your organization.
- Briefly identify and evaluate those concepts you find most relevant.
- Choose one of the four exploration phases - Identity, Experience, Otherness, or Spontaneity - and apply the concept(s).
- In keeping with inclusion, identify one classmate to whom you would like to provide a ‘shout out’ to someone who provided insightful discussions, helped you with an issue, or made a positive impact on our group.
Assignment 1: The goal of this assignment is to identify obstacles in work-related issues and leadership communications and strategies for leadership to build trust, candor, and psychological safety.
An internal memo, written by an engineer, was leaked that unveiled fractured communication and leadership at Google. After reading the Google, LLC: The Diversity Manifesto and Candour case, respond to all of the following prompts:
- Do you agree with Google’s firing of Damore? Why or Why not? Either way, what would you do differently?
- Now, assume you are Brown in the original scenario.
- Identify leadership communication steps that should be considered.
- Briefly describe the action plan you would take.
- What role does leadership negotiation play in this plan?
- Reflect on how this situation helps you as a leader. What have you learned?
Submit a 3-5 page APA style paper (not including title, reference, or addendums). Your paper should effectively synthesize the readings, videos, images, and research from this and previous weeks.