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Scenario

When workplace affinity groups struggle between support and advocacy roles

Our workplace affinity group started as a safe space for employees with disabilities but as we've grown, we're realizing some of us want to focus on internal support while others want to push for systemic changes in company policy, and we can't agree on whether being 'political' compromises our effectiveness.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A group formed around shared identity is discovering that members have different theories about how to use their collective power and what risks they're willing to take.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined identity — building intentionally?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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