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?
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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

Feb 6 at 5:19pmWeb
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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.