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Micro Actions, Macro Impact: Managing Differences and Minimizing Micro Inequities in the Workplace
Anna Giraldo Kerr May 20-21, 2014
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Micro inequities
devalue
neglect
ostracize
undermine negate demean
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Micro Inequities
Small, subtle
Verbal/nonverbal/environmental
Unconscious
Facial expressions, hand gestures,
eye contact
Silence, omission
Tone of voice/ inflections
Have a cumulative effect
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Is Your Accent Holding You Back? August 23, 2013
Are Emily and Greg More Employable Than Lakisha and Jamal?
September 2004
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Processing Micro Inequities
Cognitively
HEAD!
HEART!HAND!
Behaviorally Emotionally
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Effects of Micro Inequities are Real and Tangible ■ Cognitive: Lack of innovation and
creativity; stereotype threat
■ Affective: Lack or low engagement, low motivation; social rejection mode
■ Behavioral: Low morale, underperformance, and high turnover
■ $64Billion: Estimated annual cost to U.S. employers for voluntary turnover due to “unfairness” which includes micro inequities.
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Elements to Consider when Managing the ‘Micros’
Self-Awareness
§ Biases, beliefs, feelings
§ Communication style
§ Way you take in information
Your Role
§ Receiver § Sender § Third-party/
witness
Your Response
§ Tactical/ strategic
§ Diversion § Stop § Reporting
Follow Through
§ Data collection § Speak with
colleague(s), mentor, peer, HR
§ Determine action steps
Suggested assessments: • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator • Change Style Indicator • Intercultural Development
Inventory
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Pairs ■ Tactical approach ■ Your Role/
Relationship/Response
■ Pause ■ “What do you mean?
Could you repeat that?”
Elements to Consider when Addressing the ‘Micros’
Groups (3rd party) ■ Tactical vs. Strategic ■ Watch and notice ■ Your Role ■ Your Response
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Micro affirmations
value
acknowledge
endorse
include appreciate validate
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Responding with a Micro Affirmation
■ Appreciation
– Recognition of contribution, value
■ Affiliation
– Sense of belonging
■ Status
– Validation of expertise, knowledge
Diversion?
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Next Steps
First timer (new to the concept, dynamics)
■ Strengthen your muscles
– Build your foundation
– Assess immediate environment (boss, peers, employees)
– Broaden reach (clients, department head, company culture)
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Next Steps
Familiar but uncertain how to proceed
■ Are you engaged or disengaged?
■ If engaged, verify what you know and go deeper
– Document patterns
– What is working? (built in micro affirmations)
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Next Steps
Familiar but sore (tired/frustrated/overwhelmed)
■ Why are you sore?
■ What is working?
– What is not?
■ Options: Allies, peer support, mentors, coach
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