Communicating Confidently With Jessica Chen Make Work Fair & Speaking Up with Siri Chilazi
May 15, 2025
Siri Chilazi, a researcher at Harvard's Kennedy School and co-author of 'Make Work Fair,' joins the conversation to discuss workplace equity. She shares insightful strategies to foster fairness, emphasizing communication's pivotal role in enacting change. Siri examines the challenges of remaining in unjust environments and the importance of resilience in advocating for one's initiatives. She also highlights how perceptions in job applications differ by gender and the critical need for clarity in communication to enhance confidence and inclusivity.
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Small Tweaks Boost Inclusion
- Small tweaks to daily work practices effectively increase workplace inclusion and fairness.
- Managers speaking less and listening more in meetings fosters psychological safety and better support for employees.
Become a Norm Entrepreneur
- Act as a "norm entrepreneur" to positively shape workplace culture by calling out interruptions or unfair behavior.
- Use small interventions to shift unspoken norms and make work more fair.
Address Issues Strategically
- If uncomfortable addressing issues publicly, address concerns privately or with trusted peers or HR.
- Small daily actions shape and maintain workplace culture actively or passively.
