Airquotes, Relationships, and the Workplace

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i think that the best of ourselves comes from being fully human. And we're social creatures, so we need relationships. So obviously in the work place, and again, we talked about schools,. But productivity wise, this book is an effort to help de mystify how to get started. I'm a believer in small, scrappy experiments. That's why i want you to think about concretely, about a moment where you or your tea mate do or don't feel it belong. This is an emergent process, as i believe all designs should be: looking to see ush.

This week I was delighted to speak with Dr. Susie about her new book: Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities. We have a wide-ranging discussion on everything from the vital importance of design when developing team-building exercises and curriculums focused on the key role that empathy and belonging have in the modern workplace.

In addition to discussing design basics, we also cover how technology has developed additional barriers toward belonging while increasing the odds of othering co-workers even without our awareness. In conclusion, Susie offers up simple techniques for combating this reality both when working from home and in the office.

Dr. Susie Wise is a design leader with experience in the education, tech, and social sectors. She coaches leaders in equity design and innovation practices. She teaches at the d.school at Stanford. Previously she founded and directed the K12 Lab at the d.school and co-created Liberatory Design.

Susie's new book is Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities.

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