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#EmpathyforLearners
Having empathy is always important, but especially in these challenging times. Remembering that the attendees of our classes are people with unique experiences and challenges makes for a better learning experience for everyone.
- Mariann Foster
I teach in doctoral programs and I have had to be far more adaptive and open to late or poor-quality work that needs revising because so many people are struggling. I’ve had people in tears thanking me for giving them extra time on their assignments when I’m thinking how amazing they are at even being able to think about schoolwork given what they are going through. I see my peers also giving this empathy and care over and over. What I don’t see is administrators extending this empathy to faculty, which is a shame. Caring is cyclical.
- Learning Colleague
#EmpathyforWorkingParents
With the change to more remote work driven by the current environment, it is creating stress for team members when having to work and deal with factors like virtual classrooms for kids. Understanding with empathy and providing flexibility is paramount to dealing with the “stressed out” employee. Invite your employees to open up and share. You may not have an answer, but a lifted burden can go far!
- Timothy Rogers, Boy Scouts of America
Empathy for coworkers who have school-age children is truly essential during these difficult times. Those of us who are parents of post-secondary children should demonstrate empathy in any way possible before and during virtual meetings. Let’s lighten the significant burden these younger parents are carrying these days.
- Bob Nutting, Anaplan
#EmpathyisGoodforBusiness
More than just buzz words on a company’s website, starting in 2021 and beyond, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” will be embedded in every aspect of an organization. Companies that embrace this will attract the best talent.
- Janet Clifford, Clifford Consulting
Empathy as a competency is even more critical now with more people working from home and/or dealing with different circumstances that may not be openly shared or easily understood. Identifying preferences, styles, motivations, and even needs will help ALL team members achieve a productive and healthy work-life balance. Along with a foundation of respect, this competency will help achieve the objectives of inclusion and ultimately the goals of the business.
- Learning Colleague
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