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Interrupting Microaggressions
A small "innocent" comment wounds an employee. Your job as leader: interrupt immediately, respectfully, without trial.
Goal
Beat silence in face of microaggressions ("I didn't mean it") that gradually burn employees from marginalized groups.
Steps
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Memorize 4 ready interrupts: "Let's pause here", "That phrase has impact", "Reframe please", "Help me understand".
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Marginalized employees feel "leader has my back". Belonging rises instantly.
Evidence base
School: Inclusive Leadership / DEI
Founders: Derald Wing Sue · Robin DiAngelo · Mary Rowe (1973)
Microaggression term from Mary Rowe (MIT) 1973, developed by Derald Wing Sue (Columbia). Interrupt scripts from DiAngelo (2018) in "White Fragility".
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Interrupting Microaggressions" take?
This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced in a group in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Interrupting Microaggressions"?
Marginalized employees feel "leader has my back". Belonging rises instantly. In the short term: Within a month, team microaggressions drop 50%. Collective discipline forms.
Is "Interrupting Microaggressions" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Inclusive Leadership / DEI (Derald Wing Sue, Robin DiAngelo, Mary Rowe (1973)). Microaggression term from Mary Rowe (MIT) 1973, developed by Derald Wing Sue (Columbia). Interrupt scripts from DiAngelo (2018) in "White Fragility".
Is "Interrupting Microaggressions" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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