Calls for authenticity at work ask for passionate people with diverse, fresh perspectives who challenge old ways of thinking. But too often workplace culture fails to support the authenticity of professionals of color and other underrepresented groups, leading instead to backlash and fewer opportunities.
Man-Made Problems Demand Innovative Solutions
"And so we need to think differently and we need to jump at these mammoth-sized problems with, this mindset that, thinks really big, thinks really differently, and has a higher tolerance for risk."
In Search of Objectivity: Objecting to Unfair Conversion
In my ongoing quest to understand the true purpose of conversation —which officially began in 1988, when I was 28—I've arrived at a paradoxical insight: to become more objective, I should object when someone tries to convert me rather than converge with me.
The Power of Parsing Micro-Conflict Data: How Structured Accountability Fuels SpatzAI Insights
In today’s team environments, resolving conflicts efficiently is essential for productivity and cohesion. But how do we ensure that our AI tools can truly help? The answer lies in structured data.
Taking Sides: Fairness vs. Bias in Micro-Conflict Resolution
In conflicts, “taking sides” can have two very different meanings. On one hand, it often implies favoring someone due to personal bias, which can distort the fairness of conflict resolution. This approach harms trust and team cohesion, as one party is unfairly supported while the other team member feels sidelined.
Caution, Object, Stop: The Spatz Framework for Resolving Team Conflicts
After years of reflection and writing (approximately 1,500,000 words), I’ve distilled conflict resolution into three powerful words: Caution, Object, and Stop. These actions form a structured approach to addressing micro-conflicts (spats) in teams. *This can only work if the team has agreed to use this approach.
The SpatzAI Pitch
Have you ever spoken up at work only to have you and your thoughts rudely dismissed immediately, leaving you feeling aggrieved? You're not alone....
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