Managers must lead all employees, not just some of them. Inclusion is the key to strong individuals and teams.
Inclusion means everyone,
Not just some of the people
You deal with each and every day.
Include everyone in everything you do.
It’s no coincidence that most employees feel communications in their company isn’t as good as it could or should be. Every company should have a plan for strategic communications – making sure the right information gets to the right people at the right time. Many companies talk about the importance of pre-shift meetings – giving employees a briefing on what they need to know and look out for during the upcoming shift. As difficult as they are to schedule, one company I know mandated that every employee get a daily pre-shift briefing of pertinent information they need to be effective. And as much as managers complained how hard that would be do, the company was serious, gave training on the various options they had to achieve that goal, provided technology to assist them, and included these on their annual reviews. The focus paid off and today all 50,000+ employees are included in these important daily meetings. That’s just one example of inclusion – a leader’s role is to find ways to make each of their employees feel like their personal inclusion is important. Take time to discover inclusive practices you might consider using today.
Sarah Greichen (born 1999): Founder of "Score A Friend" and Learn Disability Justice, groups that advocate inclusion for people with disabilities.
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