Managing Through the 2020 Election Season: Check-ins Add-on
Published: October 14, 2020
Estimated reading time: 2 min
Everyone is dealing with the uncertainty, divisiveness, and urgency of this election season. We’re also all experiencing the stakes and effects of it differently. While some people may cope by throwing themselves into their work, others might be feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, or just plain checked out. Acknowledge what’s happening, hear how your people are doing, and inject purpose, empowerment, and support by using this add-on in your next check-in:
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(Re)state the big picture organizational purpose |
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Acknowledge their contributions and align on their priorities |
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Seek perspective |
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Offer support and remind them of their agency* |
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[For those who manage staff] How you’ll prepare and align the staff you manage |
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*As you’re having these conversations, keep track of who is requesting or accepting offers of support and make sure there aren’t discrepancies that may result in inequities, particularly across racial and gender lines. It’s your job as the manager to consider the disparate impact that your Black and brown staff might be experiencing (and continue to experience) and make sure that support is accessed equitably.
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