From the course: Managing a Diverse Team (2023)
Join today to access over 23,300 courses taught by industry experts.
Practice self-monitoring
From the course: Managing a Diverse Team (2023)
Practice self-monitoring
- As attentive as some managers think they are, an occasional slip in judgment or offhand remark can unexpectedly have you closing your office door and shaking your head thinking, "What just happened?" Or, "Did I just say that?" We all have those off days once in a while. That's where self-monitoring can play a key role. Self-monitoring is a personality characteristic that makes an individual pay closer attention to social situations so that they can change their behavior to fit the situation. The ability to practice this is beneficial for the manager of a diverse team. The manager's own sharp observation skills can detect social behavior or bias behavior among team or team members. Successfully applying self-monitoring techniques can aid the manager in instilling important prevention strategies for their workplace. As you manage your own actions, you are setting examples for the team. Always be ready to give positive…
Practice while you learn with exercise files
Download the files the instructor uses to teach the course. Follow along and learn by watching, listening and practicing.
Download courses and learn on the go
Watch courses on your mobile device without an internet connection. Download courses using your iOS or Android LinkedIn Learning app.