Rosanna SiboraFeb 5

Why do we have such a gender imbalance at #fosdem & in tech in general?

A real conversation.

Marty: Maria, what do you think about ABC?
Peter: I don't want to speak for Maria, but... (keeps talking for a few minutes).
Anna: Thank you for sharing your perspective, Peter, but I would love to hear Maria's perspective.

If you observe someone dominating a discussion and answering questions that aren't directed at them, please be an ally and moderate the conversation in an inclusive way🧡
#dei #deib

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@RosannaSibora
Thanks for sharing such a valuable skill. What if that person dominating is your leader?
Feb 5 at 6:23pmWeb
Show threadRosanna SiboraFeb 6
@nuwagaba2 very good point! As @jvschrag mentioned, preparing the conversation and having a facilitator helps a lot. Facilitator owns the process. It’s helpful to communicate the rules, roles and responsibilities before the meeting / workshop so that participants are not surprised. Even something as simple as dedicated time-boxing per person can make a difference.
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@RosannaSibora
You have taught me sometimes great i didn't know about. Am so glad to interact with you because it has enabled me learn how to handle meetings within my community based organisation. Can i share with you some details about my organisation?
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@nuwagaba2 In addition to introducing a proper facilitation, you can also ask the manager - in a 1:1 conversation - if they would like to hear your feedback / perspective on a recent meeting. Yes, you might risk being fired in extreme cases. But is it even worth supporting an organization, which cannot handle constructive, 360 degree feedback?

No matter what the role is, I would always share the feedback only if a person is ready to receive it & only in a 1:1. Feedback is a gift

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@RosannaSibora
That's right. People always want to feel valuable and respected . Sharing your feedback in 1:1 conversation shows the manager that you respect him/her . But otherwise, if you confront him before his subjects , he might misunderstand your correction as disrespect. Thanks so much for such a valuable lesson.