Week 9 Discussion- Managing People and Promoting Collab

Managing People & Promoting Collab

Week 9 Learning Resources

Authenticity at Work

We may often hear about the need to bring our “whole selves” to work, but what does authenticity in the workplace really mean? Is there a point at which “just being who I am” starts to be harmful, rather than helpful? Through these resources, you will examine the meaning of true authenticity in the workplace, its relationship to emotional intelligence, and how authenticity, when understood and acted on correctly, can help you and your organization be more effective.

· Frei, F., & Morriss, A. (2020).  Begin with trust .  Harvard Business Review,  98(3), 112–121.

· Grant, A. (2020, April 27).  There’s a fine line between helpful and harmful authenticityLinks to an external site. .  The New York Times, B6.

· Kouchaki, M. (2019, June 19).  Why authentic workplaces are more ethical .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–4. http://hbr.org

· Rosh, L., & Offermann, L. (2013).  Be yourself, but carefully .  Harvard Business Review,  91(10), 135–139.

· Goleman, D. (n.d.).  The secret behind authentic leadership Links to an external site. . Korn Ferry. https://www.kornferry.com/insights/articles/authentic-leadership-emotional-intelligence

The Inclusive Manager

The only way to fully capitalize on the diversity in our teams and organizations is to ensure we are creating a truly inclusive environment. Through these resources, you will explore concrete ways to be a truly inclusive manager, as well as how diversity and inclusion relate to workplace equity.

· Devex. (2018, March 26).  4 steps for busting unconscious biasLinks to an external site.  [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-n7el87Dmo

· Finkelstein, S. (2017, July 13).  4 ways managers can be more inclusive .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–5. http://hbr.org

· Lefkowitz, R. (2019, October 28).  6 ways to be an inclusive manager in a diverse workforce Links to an external site. . LinkedIn. https://learning.linkedin.com/blog/learning-tips/6-ways-to-be-an-inclusive-manager-in-a-diverse-workforce

· Link, J. (2019, August 25).  The difference between workplace equity and equality, and why it mattersLinks to an external site. .  Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2019/08/15/the-difference-between-workplace-equity-and-equality-and-why-it-matters/#43cae3353d31

Important Documents for The Week

Document:  Week 9 Assignment Template (Word document)