How to Talk About Race at Work | Career success tips - The Learning Blog

Kwame Christian, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Training and Business Lawyer suggest, This is a time when race is at the height of human consciousness. 

Team of people gathered around a table talking about race at work

It’s a great opportunity for us to start to make strides towards equity and inclusion—in the world, and in our workplaces. Yet too often, fear can hold us back.  

Whether you’re a person of color or an ally, you’ve probably faced a situation where you’ve wanted to engage, but felt it wasn’t worth the risk. You don’t want to make a mistake, or offend a colleague, or face political backlash from the company. 

We can’t let this fear be a signal to avoid the conversation. Instead, we need to look at fear as a signal that the issue is important to us—and lean in.

The next time you’re presented with an opportunity to have a difficult conversation about race with a colleague or with leaders at your company, try using the Compassionate Curiosity Framework. When emotions are high around complex topics, this three-step framework will give you a simple structure to follow so you can feel more comfortable and confident to engage when it matters most. 

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Source: The Learning Blog