Training Briefs® This is a Race Issue?

Being an outsider can happen to any of us... at any time.  It can happen based on occupation, tenure, age, gender...the list goes on and on. When there are race or cultural differences the points of connection may not be easy, reactions may be more intense, and misunderstandings are more likely to occur. Inclusion is all about intentional acts that build connections and strengthen relationships. So, to beat inequities at work, we must be intentional about inclusion. It’s what makes diversity work.

It’s not unusual to feel like an outsider on a new team when we are dealing with differences that are unfamiliar to us. This can occur when we find ourselves in new situations (interacting with new coworkers) with new dynamics involving race, ethnicity, gender and culture.