Interrupting and Addressing Microaggressions Workshop for People Managers

Engaged employees perform at a higher level. Organizations striving to increase employee engagement must create cultures where everyone feels respected, valued, psychologically safe and has a sense of belonging. Microaggressions interrupt belonging, disrupt employee well-being, and erode trust, creating a toxic culture if left unaddressed. According to research on belonging, people managers “carry the organizational culture” and must develop the skills needed to recognize, interrupt and address microaggressions.

"Interrupting and Addressing Microaggressions for People Managers" equips leaders with practical knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively navigate and address microaggressions. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the types of microaggressions and learn strategies to address, repair and prevent the harm caused by these exclusionary behaviors. Designed specifically for leaders, this course clarifies their responsibilities in managing microaggressions in the workplace.

Key Learning Outcomes:

After this interactive learning experience, participants will be able to:

Recognize and Address Microaggressions

• Identify and address microaggressions

• Implement strategies to recover from and repair harm caused by microaggressions

Manage Group Dynamics

• Address and mitigate harm from microaggressions that occur in group settings

• Attend to the needs of employees harmed by the microaggression

Foster Behavioral Change

• Coach individuals who have committed microaggressions to change their behavior and when appropriate support them to make amends

Prevent Microaggressions

• Learn how to develop and utilize team agreements that nurture a sense of belonging and enhance psychological safety across your team

• Develop strategies for consciously modeling inclusive behavior

• Learn how to work with your team to increase their competency in recognizing, interrupting, and addressing microaggressions

Develop Empathy and Self-Awareness

• Recognize the various forms of microaggressions to build self-awareness

• Foster empathy regarding the psychological, emotional, and professional effects of microaggressions

This workshop is a two-part, in-person interactive learning experience designed specifically for those who manage individual contributors.

Part 1 -Tuesday, October 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.*

Part 2 -Tuesday, October 29th from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.*

*Please select both dates when purchasing your ticket.

Enhance your learning experience with a customized coaching session. Building on the workshop contents this one-hour coaching session offers people managers personalized guidance on how to effectively recognize, address, and prevent microaggressions in your organization.

Join us to gain the skills needed to create an environment where your employees flourish.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cuyahoga Community College, Advanced Technology Training Center, 3409 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, United States