Being an inclusive workplace doesn’t happen on its own. It takes a growth mindset, lots of training and continuous effort over time to make an organisation sustain its diversity and make it work. That’s why there’s a strong need to develop a structured mentoring program to coach and mentor leaders and their employees on what it means … Read More
What does inclusive mean to you personally and to your organisation? Are they the same, or should they differ? Why is inclusion important? A good place to start is to answer whether your staff are given equal access to opportunities and resources at your workplace. As much as inclusion is about fairness, understanding and respect, … Read More
One thing I am certain of is that organisations cannot accomplish diversity and inclusion without investing in inclusive leadership coaching. A first step is for organisations to make establishing inclusive leaders a strategic priority. While it is admirable to adopt training solutions for employees at all levels in the hopes of developing a more inclusive workplace; … Read More
If there is one thing I’ve seen time and time again in my many conversations with leaders, it’s that not only is D&I fatigue very real, it also becomes transparent in a workplace when there is a lack of focus and awareness on micro action. Positive micro actions are evident in a workplace that is focused on holding leaders accountable to their daily words, behaviours and actions. It is in this repetition of their micro habits, where the whole picture comes together for … Read More
Yes, you read that correctly – you and your organisation do not need unconscious bias training. Now, I know that unconscious bias training is one of the biggest buzzwords in the diversity and inclusion training programs space at the moment. A decade ago, ‘best practice’ suggested that this training would help address gender balance and other diversity challenges. Although there wasn’t much evidence to show that it worked, frankly, there … Read More
If you are a leader and you’re wondering ‘why is inclusion important’ then I want to take my hat off to you because you are taking a step in the right direction towards increasing inclusion within your workplace. Creating an inclusive environment is one of the number one priorities of leaders the world over. There are a couple of problems though. … Read More
For forward-thinking and dynamic organisational leaders, creating an inclusive environment is essential to ensuring every employee feels welcomed. The research tells us time and time again that creating a sense of belonging is imperative if you want to: Leverage the benefits of diversity Encourage innovation Ensure psychological safety Impact the bottom line Engage your employees Increase productivity Develop … Read More
You may be thinking, “We are already a very inclusive workplace!” or “We really are inclusive leaders”, or even, “We don’t need inclusion habits!”. That’s what I hear from most of the leaders I work with. Why are we so insistent that we already have an inclusive workplace? Here is my take on why we think … Read More
A strong strategy to support cultural inclusiveness is needed by organisations now more than ever. We have been welcomed into our colleagues’ homes. We have pivoted quickly to more inclusive work practices. How now do we bring these practices with us to our new normal? How do we ensure we don’t revert to habit? How do we maintain a sense … Read More
When it comes to leading a team that displays characteristics of an inclusive workplace, leaders are confused. There are so many theories on the best type of leadership and the best type of measures. Which one should they pick? As a leader have you ever asked yourself – what does inclusive mean? Let’s explore what it … Read More