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November 22, 2024 18 mins

A principle at the core of our Inclusive Distributed Work™ framework is compassionate collision — bringing different perspectives to the table and creating psychological safety for everyone to contribute their ideas and views to an organization.

The goal of compassionate collision isn’t to “fix” or “solve” complex issues overnight, but to create an environment where people can express themselves without fear of retaliation.

Our CEO, Kay Fabella, has been having difficult conversations with leaders recently, and a common theme is emerging: How can we maintain unity within our teams when global events are so divisive? Especially as we the world realizes that geopolitical and socio-economic stressors of the past few years are here to stay? 

While it’s impossible to have one perfect solution, we at Inclusion in Progress have found that the following recommendations for creating safe spaces for difficult conversations is crucial:

  • Foster spaces for respectful discussion that model compassion and encourage diverse perspectives.

  •  Set communication norms, encourage constructive debates, and create space for emotional support.

  • Offer training on inclusive leadership, provide mental health resources, and schedule 1:1 check-ins.

If you want to learn more about our Inclusive Distributed Work™ framework and how it’s enhancing performance and connectivity for distributed teams, book a call with us by emailing info@inclusioninprogress.com.

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Learn more from our previous episode about how to Create Psychological Safety on Remote Teams

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