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Many organizations are making great efforts to hire a more diverse group of talent, but end up flustered if they cannot also increase inclusion amongst employees. Hiring new staff is a major investment, so it behooves everyone if your team feels happy and most importantly…included. When colleagues don\u2019t interact and collaborate, or each department stays on their own floor, the expanding diversity of your organization won\u2019t lead to better or more profitable results.\u00a0<\/span> In order to help your team bond and promote inclusion, there are three main components to take into account and build a strong team foundation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The Talent<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

This one is a given. The overall talent pool needs an appropriate representation of different dimensions. More <\/span>diverse perspectives drive better results<\/span><\/a>. You may have heard the phrase \u201ca team is a salad, not a puree.\u201d In a salad (or team), each ingredient (or team member) maintains its own identity and contributes something special that makes the salad more interesting and flavorful. A puree, on the other hand, forces every ingredient to mesh together, losing their identity and uniqueness. Make it clear that each person’s <\/span>differences are a valuable advantage<\/span><\/a> to the team and inspire them to express that whenever possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The Work<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

Secondly, create the environment for your team to mingle with one another. Implement plans and processes that have everyone working with each other, brainstorming ideas, and making decisions as a collective. In order to promote inclusivity, organizations are turning to monthly team-building events. This could be a breakfast on the 1st Friday of every month, or a catered lunch to celebrate the end of another sales push. The next goal you plan for your business will collapse if you don’t establish the practices that support your team in executing it. Set your team up for success by giving them the tools and expectations needed to deliver.\u00a0<\/span> You\u2019ll need to <\/span>be persistent<\/span><\/a>; building an inclusive team won\u2019t happen instantly. Not even an intensive team-building workshop can give you immediate results. It may legitimately take months before your employees are working together like a fine-tuned locomotive. It\u2019s a daily commitment to <\/span>make the most of meetings<\/span><\/a>, and assign tasks to different groups in an effort to bring everyone together. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

The <\/b>Bond<\/b><\/h4>\r\n

Lastly, genuine bonding comes from trusting relationships built through empathy and casual interaction across different employee groups. At a fundamental level, inclusion means changing the overall mindset of your company and its employees. Encourage your employees to think and interact outside of what\u2019s previously been familiar, or \u201cnormal,\u201d to them in today\u2019s business world. Essentially, remind them to start by <\/span>walking a mile in someone else\u2019s shoes<\/span><\/a> and to remember the Golden Rule. In addition, it\u2019s imperative to always <\/span>keep communication open<\/span><\/a>. In order for a team to be inclusive, they need to feel safe to voice important matters, challenges, and initiatives that impact your customers. <\/span> It\u2019s up to the team leader to cultivate the inclusive culture and environment that supports your team and allows them to perform at their best. While it may take time, there\u2019s no doubt they\u2019ll appreciate a leader who celebrates their differences and what they can contribute. In the end, this will only mean positive results for your company\u2019s bottom line. <\/span> If you\u2019re a thoughtful and proactive employer or company leader looking to increase inclusion amongst your business team, join us at our premier event for coaching and diversity. On Oct. 3, 2019, we\u2019ll be gathering industry thought leaders for one day at the <\/span>2nd Annual Symposium for Coaching in Diversity and Inclusion<\/span>. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cCulture At Work\u201d where we\u2019ll hold a spotlight on the use of coaching as a toolkit for diversity and inclusion and discuss all aspects of building and fostering company culture. We hope to see you there! <\/span>Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span> CoachDiversity Institute<\/span><\/a>\u00a0believes in the<\/span> importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our Certified Diversity Coaches can help your leaders meet personal and professional goals with one-on-one coaching support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>today to learn more.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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