Creating Space for Everyone
Gathering all the facts and information available before making a decision is crucial to successful outcomes. This lesson teaches the skills to ensure you have all the pertinent information when making decisions, troubleshooting potential issues, etc.
Microlesson Description
This microlesson teaches employees and managers the skills to ensure they have all the critical information when making more informed decisions, troubleshooting potential issues, and more. When kicking off a new project, everyone must be able to provide input and value every piece of information and perspective equally. We create a respectful work environment and healthy workplace dynamics by valuing each other's views. The video in this lesson shows how a team leader handles the situation when someone on his team gets interrupted during a video call. This microlesson is part of Emtrain’s skill-building microlessons and teaches the skill of gathering all the facts.Key Concepts
- When pressed for time, it’s easy to ignore everyone’s perspectives
- Ensure everyone makes space for others to provide input
- By valuing input, we create a space where everyone’s voice is heard
How to use this content:
- Downloadable activity sheet - Gathering All the Facts: Facilitating Input from the Right Stakeholders - upon microlesson completion
- When a new cross-collaboration project is kicked off
- During the onboarding process of a new hire
Microlesson Features
- Employee sentiment pulsing questions that provide leaders with insights into their workforce's core cultural competencies
- Emtrain's Expert Answers tool, enabling employeees to submit anonymous questions about sensitive issues.
- Rich, contemporary video scences illustrating key concepts through realistic scenarios
- A data driven, skill-based approach to eLearning that establishes a shared language for employees.
How to Use this Lesson
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Learn through real-world examples and instructional content that highlight the do’s and don’ts of workplace interactions. Employees explore key concepts, see how different situations play out, and discover practical ways to build stronger, more respectful connections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to common questions that employees and managers have about this topic. These FAQs provide a preview of what you’ll learn in this microlesson and why it matters.
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Why do employees often make decisions without full information?
Employees often make decisions without full information due to time pressure, overconfidence, or assumptions that they already understand the situation.
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What risks arise when managers act on incomplete facts?
When managers act on incomplete facts, risks include poor outcomes, unfair treatment of employees, compliance breaches, and damaged trust.
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How can gathering all the facts improve problem-solving?
Gathering all the facts improves problem-solving by ensuring solutions are based on reality, not assumptions, and by reducing avoidable mistakes.
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Why does fact-gathering reduce bias in decision-making?
Fact-gathering reduces bias in decision-making by challenging assumptions, broadening perspectives, and ensuring evidence is considered before conclusions are drawn.
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How can HR encourage a culture of thoughtful decision-making?
HR can encourage thoughtful decision-making by promoting reflective practices, building policies that value accuracy, and recognizing employees who make evidence-based choices.
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