Happy Thursday!
I hope all is well. We are amid a global and unprecedented experiment when it comes to working. Everything is being re-evaluated: How do we work? Where do we work? What's the meaning of work? So, this month we are exploring the potential future of teams, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies to get the most out of diverse teams, and our triggers when it comes to conflicts. Enjoy!
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Do We Still Need Teams?
Looking ahead to the post-pandemic future, the stressors managers have faced since the beginning of the crisis continue to mount, which means it’s time to reassess when and how to use teams in organizations. One solution is to step down from “true teams” to the use of “co-acting groups.”
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The Future Of Diversity And Inclusion In Corporate America
Today, diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs are widespread in corporate America, but there’s a problem: They’re often ineffective at actually creating better environments for employees. These programs allow companies to check the D&I box, but they fail at their most basic objective of changing people’s behaviors to be more inclusive.
To create a future with effective D&I training, we need to rethink and rebuild programs from the ground up, starting with the motivations behind them.
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Self-Coaching Oasis: How do you manage conflicts and disagreements?
If managed appropriately, working through difficult conversations can create strong bonds between team members and pave the way for improved communication.
However, if managed inappropriately, these tough conversations can quickly destroy workplace relationships and cause team members to become disgruntled and dissatisfied with their job.
One of the keys to managing difficult conversations is the self-awareness of our reactions
This month, please take time to answer these 2 questions:
- How do you deal with conflicts and disagreements?
- How can you respond in a more productive way?”
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PODCAST Glass Breakers Café with Cindy Montgenie
Since our last newsletter, we had the privilege of interviewing:
Glass Breakers Café con Cindy:
- Dario Llorente: Head of LATAM Channel Sales, Adobe
Glass Breakers Café with Cindy:
- Rose Fasanelli: Director WW Category Mgmt at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Glass Breakers Café is a space where impactful leaders share their insights into the future, inclusive leadership, and career development to inspire you and empower you to go after your unlimited and smart future by breaking free from firefighting, limiting beliefs, and society’s invisible walls
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Smart Fact of The Day
Science-fiction writer, Neal Stephenson coined the term “Metaverse” in his 1992 novel “Snow Crash” where people use virtual avatars to escape a dystopia.
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Thanks for spending your coffee break with me 😊
Feel free to share with me your thoughts, concerns, and questions about the future of work, your leadership journey, and your career acceleration.
You will get a real reply (I am not a bot!).
‘See you soon, till then – remember to shape your future today!.
Keep winning & Stay connected!
Cindy
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