To Build Inclusion, Encourage Contribution
Today’s workplaces are full of people from all walks of life with all sorts of backgrounds and experiences. But having a diverse workforce doesn’t always make for a respectful workplace, where every employee is equally and fully utilized.
It's important that every employee feels they have the chance to contribute and that they understand the importance of letting others do the same.
This video clip shows how potentially good ideas can get shut down and why listening and asking questions are key to entertaining new ideas and building inclusion.
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Two Ways to Avoid Being Closed-Minded
1. Turn OFF your Rebuttal Brain
A Rebuttal Brain is something we all have. But we can control it.
If you find yourself immediately disregarding or judging a colleague's ideas as soon as they open their mouth, make the choice to turn off those defensive or argumentative responses, and instead try to...
2. Ask Questions
Asking questions is a great way to respectfully engage with and involve others. The goal is to ask effective questions that will help you determine if someone else’s ideas will "hold water," like:
- How would your idea work?
- Could you give me an example?
- Is there any way we can test your idea?
When you work to remain open-minded by turning off your rebuttal brain, listening, and asking questions, you take the first step to creating a more inclusive workplace where everyone can have a voice.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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How Was Your Day?
Effective D&I training hinges on self-reflection: how we view ourselves, others, and the impact of our actions. The 11-time award-winning "How Was Your Day" course uniquely excels at this, setting a powerful foundation for training in the areas of managing bias, building inclusion, and preventing harassment.
