Power Implications and Inclusive Workplaces

Power dynamics shape how decisions are made and how employees interact, often in ways people don’t recognize. Misusing authority or ignoring power imbalances can create tension and erode inclusion. This microlesson offers skills training to help employees understand power implications, use influence responsibly, and create a more inclusive workplace.

Microlesson Description

In this microlesson, we illustrate how power differences, also known as power dynamics, can influence the way employees engage with their managers and vice versa. Encouraging employees to speak up, share ideas, and recognize their efforts are just a few examples of how to create more inclusive workplaces and to overcome power culture in the workplace.

Key Concepts

• How to encourage candor and participation from your team.
• The importance of making an effort to reach out to employees and find out what’s holding them back.
• Why coaching and mentoring should be a priority and what happens, as a result, if it’s not.
• When an employee doesn’t object, it doesn’t mean that they welcome your conduct or agree with your statements.

Microlesson Features

• Employee sentiment pulsing questions that provide leaders with insights into their workforce's core cultural competencies
• Emtrain's Expert Answers tool, enabling employeees to submit anonymous questions about sensitive issues.

• Rich, contemporary video scences illustrating key concepts through realistic scenarios
• A data driven, skill-based approach to eLearning that establishes a shared language for employees.

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