Interesting post discussing ways to institute change that focus on resolving underlying 'culture' problems rather than 'only' making policy changes. Would love to have a discussion with you all on whether you believe the thoughts expressed in the article can affect meaningful change in your company. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/07/27/creating-a-respectful-and-inclusive-culture-is-about-leadership-not-policy/#4d9007a96424
I just read the whole article, and the author could have just said “don’t abuse your power, and don’t question any employees safe space requirements”.
Don't be an asshole is an even a simpler precept we probably can agree on.
I don’t think this is a new concept. Unsupported policies are generally created by the powerless who need some level of control or by leaders who are incapable of creating a productive culture.
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Here's an excerpt I found particularly compelling... We must address the #MeToo movement as part of a larger challenge because the issues that exist in your workplace have their roots in deeper cultural norms that we have all been raised under, conditioned to and have learned to accept and live with. Those roots have very little to do with sex and everything to do with power. Which means that if your culture tolerates abuses of power, you are inevitably at risk for sexual harassment allegations in the age of #MeToo. It also means you probably have a higher-than-average number of actively disengaged employees, problems with employee retention and attraction and that your ratings for diversity and inclusion are well below average. So in order to expect your team to function at their highest potential, you must address culture.