18. The Safe Space Myth When Discussing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace with Colleagues
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Episode Highlights:
- Why ‘safe spaces’ are a fallacy in the workplace
- Why an appropriate facilitator is key to ensuring no harm is caused to participants during conversations
- The need for aftercare after these conversations
- Why structure, design and purpose is important to define in advance of the conversation
- Conversations change people and change lives which is why we must approach them with care in the workplace
- Some questions to ask yourself when planning conversations in the workplace: What are the risks of this conversation? And how do we mitigate them? And how can we avoid relying too heavily on individuals, personal individuals who are going to have to share personal experiences? How do we support those individuals? If they choose to still share those experiences? How do we support them when they choose to do so?
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