what management challenge are you most deeply grappling with? by Jami Bailey https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej what challenges are you grappling with as a bipoc manager? en-us 2025-05-28 20:07:27 UTC 2025-06-16 17:50:55 UTC hello@padlet.com experience not being taken seriously https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492052566 2025-06-16 17:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492052566 Supervising a Peer https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492052950 Getting a promotion and transitioning to supervising a colleague who used to be a peer.

]]> 2025-06-16 17:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492052950 lack of respect https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492053648 2025-06-16 17:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492053648 Being direct vs creating false urgency https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492053714 Shared difficulty navigating the tension between being direct vs being hard

]]> 2025-06-16 17:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492053714 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492053816 Unlearning poor management who disregarded our needs and undermined our leadership skills

]]> 2025-06-16 17:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492053816 Not having all the key information up front https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492053931 2025-06-16 17:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492053931 being treated like entry-level and not having my experience be respected. have to prove i'm worthy of being in my position p3270 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054104 2025-06-16 17:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054104 Not having explicit authority/ decision-making agency https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054121 2025-06-16 17:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054121 Imposter syndrome https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054184 2025-06-16 17:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054184 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054319 Managing conflict around me... All of the people in conflict are people of color and have very different cultural identities. There are power differentials at play, and I am having trouble navigating how to be supportive of all parties in their full humanity while also keeping our work moving along and keeping team morale up while they see conflict playing out at higher levels.

]]> 2025-06-16 17:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054319 Effective delegation/boundaries https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054334 2025-06-16 17:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054334 Lack of respect https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054362 Having disrespectful behaviors create a toxic environment


]]> 2025-06-16 17:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054362 lack of accountability from team i'm overseeing p3270 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054407 2025-06-16 17:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054407 Managing up and having a white supervisor https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054568 2025-06-16 17:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054568 Managing workload https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054826 2025-06-16 17:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054826 disrespectful communication p3270 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054885 2025-06-16 17:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492054885 Managing up https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055332 2025-06-16 17:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055332 having to prove myself upwards and also sustain the team of woc (middle management) p3270 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055429 2025-06-16 17:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055429 Not being heard, surface level acceptance and respect https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055443


]]> 2025-06-16 17:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055443 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055481 Burnout and self-care

]]> 2025-06-16 17:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055481 Trusting my team https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055505 2025-06-16 17:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055505 managing personal relationships with coworkers https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055687 2025-06-16 17:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055687 How to be aware of the individual https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055758 How to be aware of the individuals that I am managing and effectively connecting with them, and leading to help them connect with the work.



]]> 2025-06-16 17:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055758 Imposter Syndrome https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055881 2025-06-16 17:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055881 preference based feedback https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055955 2025-06-16 17:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492055955 Difficulty adapting to the culture of white professionalism https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056027 2025-06-16 17:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056027 Struggling between the capacity to build SOP/ foundation or meeting the moment/ visioning for the future https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056067 2025-06-16 17:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056067 helping your team members shine while not having recognition as a BIPOC and woman https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056076 2025-06-16 17:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056076 My Identity Vs. My Position https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056151 How does my identity, presence, and demeanor affect how I should present myself in a position of leadership?


When would it be appropriate to advocate for myself vs. when do I show the humility needed to resolve the conflict or break in connection?

]]> 2025-06-16 17:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056151 Dealing with White savior complex within the organization https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056340 2025-06-16 17:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056340 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056392 Being the only person of color in the leadership team and unable to get clarity on clear management lines

]]> 2025-06-16 17:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056392 Giving and Receiving Feedback https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056399 2025-06-16 17:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056399 challenging to work in policy with my multiple identites p3270 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056436 2025-06-16 17:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056436 Effective, Clear Delegation alopezpdx https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056697 Setting clear expectations and follow-through when I am delegating work to my team. How to cultivate ownership and accountability when delegating work, while still cultivating agency in my direct reports.

]]> 2025-06-16 17:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056697 Reminding quality over quantity with eager team members https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056714 2025-06-16 17:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056714 uncounscious biases and prejudice https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056834 2025-06-16 17:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056834 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056978 Supporting my team through constant organizational change without having direct influence over key decisions

]]> 2025-06-16 17:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056978 Working in a male dominated space with different cultural values. Working with different generations of co-workers. https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056991 2025-06-16 17:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492056991 Making sure I'm not unknowingly pushing/endorsing white centered agendas https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492057270 2025-06-16 17:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492057270 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492057356

  • Maintaining team morale and clarity in the midst of ambiguity

  • Translating evolving strategy into day-to-day action while holding space for uncertainty

    • ]]>     2025-06-16 17:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492057356     Monochronic vs Polychronic team culture https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492057670 Balancing work cultures: ex. starting meeting on time, following deadlines versus flexible start times/ deadlines

    ]]>     2025-06-16 17:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492057670     dealing with the dynamics of a historically white organization that has no real connections with demographics most deeply impacted by white supremacist policies. p3270 https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492068925 2025-06-16 17:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492068925 Leadership being all white women, when all the women of color have to do the hard emotional labor. https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492079786 2025-06-16 17:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc42/fl7jepqwzvpy4jej/wish/3492079786