Inclusion
"Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice we make every day."
~ Nellie Borrero, Global Inclusion & Diversity, Accenture
Inclusion
"An inclusive workplace is one where employees feel valued, involved, and respected for the viewpoints, ideas, perspectives, and experiences they bring. In an inclusive work culture, employees know they’re an integral part of the organization, and believe that differences in backgrounds, social identities, and life experiences are a strength, not a weakness."
WE COLLABORATE ACROSS BOUNDARIES
We recognize that innovative solutions to complex problems arise from a diversity of thought, approaches, experiences, and roles. Our tradition of inclusion dates to our founding director E.O. Lawrence, who pioneered the practice of team science for large, complex scientific challenges.
Components of an Inclusive Workplace
Safety - Feeling psychologically and physically safe in the workplace. Team members feel safe taking risks and sharing differing viewpoints and opinions than others in the group.
For more on this topic: Psychological Safety
Involvement with the Team’s Work - Team members feel and are treated like ‘insiders’ with access to critical information and resources. They have a sense of belonging within the group.
For more on this topic: Inclusive Virtual & Hybrid Teams
Feeling Respected and Valued - Team members are treated with respect, dignity, and esteem and are shown appreciation for their contributions.
For more on this topic: Workplace Civility
Influence on Decision Making - “Employees believe that their ideas and perspectives are influential, and that they are listened to.”
For more on this topic: Inclusive Leadership
Authenticity - Organizational support of transparency and sharing unique identities. Employees can share valued identities that differ from the dominant culture without fear of repercussion.
For more on this topic: Employee Resource Groups
Recognizing, Honoring, and Advancing Diversity - Fair treatment for all employees, employee differences are shared, valued and honored, management shows support of diversity with their words and actions. The organization also strives for equity and the removal of barriers to career advancement and growth.
For more on this topic: Equity Overview
Quick Reads:
What Is Inclusion in the Workplace? A Guide for Leaders - Center for Creative Leadership
5 essential elements of a truly inclusive workplace - Fast Company
Diversity Doesn't Stick Without Inclusion - Harvard Business Review, 2017
Deep Dives:
Shore, Lynn, Jeanette N Cleveland, and Diana Sanchez. (2018). Inclusive Workplaces : A Review and Model. Human Resource Management Review, 28 (2): 176–189.
Unleashing the Power of Inclusion - Deloitte, 2017
The Six Signature Traits of Inclusive Leadership - Deloitte, 2016
Why is an inclusive workplace essential for strong science and thriving collaborations? In this talk, Dr. Ledgerwood highlights examples of how science goes wrong when exclusive systems are allowed to shape the questions we ask and the answers we find. She unpacks some of the cultural and mental mechanisms that explain why scientists (like all humans) are prone to biases that limit what each of us can accomplish alone. She concludes by describing specific strategies that audience members could implement today to take the next step toward making the scientific enterprise truly open, inclusive, and collaborative.
LinkedIn Learning Shorts:
Using inclusive language - 4 min
Inclusive Language Matters - 4 min
Inclusion isn't diversity - 4 min
Value diversity and inclusion - 3 min
Inclusive leadership - 3 min
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Leading Inclusive Teams* (59 min)
High-performing teams are comprised of employees who feel empowered, valued, and accepted. By taking steps to establish an inclusive team dynamic, you can positively impact both your team's morale and your bottom line. In this course, learn how to create a shared understanding of why inclusion is important for your team, as well as revamp your own leadership and communication practices to ensure that your diverse team continues to thrive.
*The concepts and skills shared are applicable for all employees, not just supervisors and managers.
Inclusive Mindset (52 min)
Creating an inclusive environment is by no means a passive act. It’s a deliberately cultivated, highly complex skill set that can be learned over time with the right kind of mindset—and the right guiding principles: humility, bravery, and dedication. Find out how to cultivate safer, more inclusive spaces by promoting allyship, building a culture of empathy, and acknowledging common challenges such as privilege, ignorance, human error, and cultural insensitivity.
Strategies to Foster Inclusive Language at Work
In this course, Dr. Suzanne Wertheim shares one element where everyone can strive toward inclusivity: language. She explores how inclusive language can create a better workplace culture and proves that even the slightest language adjustments can make a big difference. She covers the principles of inclusive language and shares actionable ways to make your language more inclusive
Self Reflection
This self assessment from Washington College gives you an opportunity to reflect on your cultural competency in terms of self-awareness, knowledge, skills. The self-assessment begins on page 2.
This is a tool and not a test. It's designed to help you identify areas of strength and areas that need further development. Remember that cultural competence and inclusion are a process, and that learning occurs on a continuum and over a life time. We're all learning - don't forget to give yourself grace when you take the self-assessment.