Striving for equity in academia: embracing the power of no in decision-making.
Striving for equity in academia: embracing the power of no in decision-making.
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争取学术界的公平：在决策中拥抱“不”的力量。
DOI：
10.1093/femsle/fnad112
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发表时间：
2023
影响因子：
2.1
通讯作者：
Abdul-Mutakabbir,JacindaC
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作者：
Swartz,TaliaH;Abdul-Mutakabbir,JacindaC
在学术界，对机会说“是”，对干扰说“不”，对于有效的决策至关重要。在此，我们强调认真考虑承诺并勇敢地拒绝可能导致过度扩张的承诺的重要性。我们强调，洞察力是至关重要的，特别是对于初级教师/科学家和那些边缘化的身份，因为过度承诺可能会阻碍职业发展。“名声、财富和乐趣测试”为评估机会提供了一个实用的启发式方法，使学者能够做出明智的选择。说“不”实际上意味着拒绝与自己能力或兴趣不相符的任务，从而保持个人和职业操守。然而，说“不”的挑战是多方面的，包括害怕错过职业发展，取悦上级或同事的压力，以及感知到的负面后果。这一决定对于具有少数群体身份的个人来说可能更加复杂，因为由于隐含的偏见，可能会产生额外的期望和责任。这篇文章为学术界提供了一个决定是否接受或拒绝机会的方案。“名利、财富和乐趣测试”是一个简化的方案，基于日本的“生活价值”概念，这两个词的意思是生活的目的。这个概念允许个人确定他们存在的理由，并旨在将他们的时间与满足以下四个类别的尽可能多的组成部分相匹配：一个人喜欢什么，一个人擅长什么，一个人可以支付什么，以及世界需要什么。越多的重叠，就越与Ikigai一致，也就越有理由说是。一旦一个人确定他们可以说不，有效地说“不”包括明确和直接的沟通，提供替代方案，表达感激之情，如果不能立即承诺，考虑“不是现在”的方法。为了促进包容性，我们建议推荐来自不同背景的个人获得机会。通过放大代表性不足的声音，我们可以培养一个更健康的学术环境。说“不”使学者能够优先考虑有意义的贡献，并保持工作与生活的平衡。拥抱“不”的力量对于保持学术界的诚信和福祉至关重要。初级教员/科学家和身份边缘化的个人在决策过程中可能面临更多挑战。通过仔细评估承诺和有效地减少不结盟的机会，学者可以专注于真正重要的事情，培养一个支持和繁荣的学术环境。
In academia, saying “yes” to opportunities and “no” to distractions is crucial for effective decision-making. Here, we emphasize the importance of carefully considering commitments and courageously declining those that may lead to overextension. We highlight that discernment is vital, particularly for junior faculty/scientists and those with marginalized identities, as overcommitment can hinder career advancement. The “Fame, Fortune, and Fun test” offers a practical heuristic for evaluating opportunities, enabling academics to make informed choices. Saying “no” effectively involves preserving personal and professional integrity by declining tasks that do not align with one’s abilities or interests. However, challenges in saying “no” are multifaceted, including fear of missing career advancements, pressures to please superiors or peers, and perceived negative consequences. This decision can be even more complex for individuals with minoritized identities, as additional expectations and responsibilities may arise due to implicit biases. The article provides a scheme for academics when deciding whether to accept or decline opportunities. The “Fame, Fortune, and Fun test” is a simplified scheme based on the Japanese concept ofIkigai, which comes from two words that mean life’s purpose. The concept allows an individual to determine their reason for being and aim to align their time spent with as many components that satisfy the following four categories: what one loves, what one is good at, what one can be paid for, and what the world needs. The more overlap, the more alignment withIkigai, and the more compelling reason to say yes. Once one has determined that they can say no, effectively saying “no” involves clear and direct communication, offering alternatives, expressing gratitude, and considering a “not now” approach if unable to commit immediately. To promote inclusivity, we suggest recommending individuals from diverse backgrounds for opportunities. By amplifying underrepresented voices, we can foster a healthier academic environment. Saying “no” empowers academics to prioritize meaningful contributions and maintain work–life balance. Embracing the power of “no” is essential for maintaining integrity and well-being in academia. Junior faculty/scientists and individuals with marginalized identities may face additional challenges in their decision-making. By carefully evaluating commitments and effectively declining non-aligning opportunities, academics can focus on what truly matters, fostering a supportive and thriving academic environment.