Diversity & Inclusive Practices Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of a 'brave space' compared to a 'safe space' in team coaching contexts?

Answer: Brave spaces acknowledge discomfort is inherent in growth while still maintaining respect

A brave space invites courageous dialogue about difficult topics while holding mutual respect as a non-negotiable norm.

A team member consistently mispronounces a colleague's name despite gentle corrections. As a CTC, the most effective intervention is to:

Answer: Coach the team on why correct name pronunciation is a form of respect and belonging

Framing correct name pronunciation as a belonging and respect issue creates shared team accountability rather than isolating the incident.

Which facilitation technique best supports neurodivergent team members during high-energy brainstorming sessions?

Answer: Offer multiple input channels such as written notes, verbal sharing, and visual boards simultaneously

Multiple simultaneous input channels accommodate diverse cognitive and sensory processing styles without singling out any individual.

In the context of DEI, what does 'intersectionality' mean for team coaching practice?

Answer: Recognizing that individuals hold multiple social identities that interact to shape their experiences

Intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, reminds coaches that a person's overlapping identities create unique, compounded experiences of privilege or disadvantage.

A team retrospective surfaces feedback that introverted members feel overlooked during daily standups. Which structural change most directly addresses this?

Answer: Implement an asynchronous standup option alongside the synchronous format

An async option gives introverted and differently-abled members equal ability to contribute thoughtfully without the pressure of real-time social performance.

When coaching a global distributed team, which practice most effectively counters time-zone privilege?

Answer: Rotate meeting times so the burden of inconvenient hours is shared equitably

Rotating meeting times distributes the burden of off-hours attendance equitably rather than consistently disadvantaging one region.

A CTC wants to measure progress on team inclusion. Which metric most directly reflects a sense of belonging on the team?

Answer: Psychological safety survey scores segmented by identity group

Psychological safety scores segmented by identity group reveal whether inclusion is felt equitably or only by dominant-group members.