When discussing bias in performance management, it’s common to talk about bias as it relates to performance evaluations – what ratings people are receiving and feedback objectivity. Yet there are practices we can apply to mitigate bias at every stage of effective performance management.
 

As a leader, you may find yourself managing a team that spans five generations. Supporting your employees solely based on their ‘generation’ minimizes the unique, individual experiences they bring to your team. This issue of Leadership Insights invites you to reflect on generational biases that could arise as you consider the individual needs and accomplishments of each employee.

Protesters and activists across the country are calling for reform and racial justice. At the University of Minnesota, President Gabel has also taken steps to address the systems, practices, and structures that are harmful to the Black, Indigenous, and people of color on our campuses.