My department got a new manager six months ago and they keep talking about wanting our input and collaboration, but every time someone pushes back on their ideas or suggests alternatives, they get defensive and the conversation shuts down. We all feel like we're being asked to perform participation in decisions that have already been made.
More people experience this than they realize.
Someone seeks input but cannot handle genuine difference, creating a facade of participation that frustrates everyone involved.
“Where Are You with Code-switching and double consciousness?”
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