Most people consider the terms emotional and nurturing to be more feminine and the terms aggressive and competitive to be more masculine. Although the terms describe both men and women, they are stereotyped to the different genders. These stereotypes are based on the pre-historic ideal of the male hunter and the female child bearer. It is natural to stereotype and is not wrong unless applied directly to individuals as a prejudgment. It also does not mean that the individual is male or female.
People have many characteristic traits, and that needs to be remembered when supervising.
Understanding that women and men are, in many ways, members of different cultures. Educating employees about how different protocols in male and female cultures can come into conflict in the workplace. Teaching employees ways in which gender cultures can interact with understanding, tact and civility, the basic skills of Gender Diplomacy. Encouraging employees to give immediate feedback that can be understood, when they are offended by another s behavior. Creating safe and just forums for male and female employees to express grievances, ask questions, and mutually negotiate new social contracts.