Confronted with subtle tensions at work? Share your approach to handling workplace microaggressions smoothly.
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Chester M.Pierce, Harvard psychiatrist," Microagressions are everyday verbal, non- verbal, snubs or insults, whether intentional or non-intentional" Derald Wing Sue identified 3 types of Microagressions: Microassaults Microinsults Microinvalidations Respond as a manager by: Accepting Preventive Mechanisms Honest communication Employee Sentiment Assessment Cultural Competence training Awareness training Respond as an employee by : Asking if it was Deliberate or unintentional Choosing how to respond Evaluating if you are overreacting or sensitive Focusing on the event Diffusing the situation with Emotional Intelligence Shifting is an adaptive coping mechanism As the victim, try to move past through open communication