Respect Individuality & Build Belonging
Observing and honoring another’s unique contribution and character is one important way that we can build belonging.
Respect is observing and honoring another person’s contribution and character. Inclusive leaders pay close attention to each person’s uniqueness, individuality, and their need to belong — our colleagues and customers must know that we see and value their unique experience, needs, and strengths.
This session will explore how respect for differences can catalyze a sense of belonging and invite authenticity in the workplace. Equally important, inclusive leaders must be attentive to the obstacles and behaviors that can hinder this kind of environment from taking root.
Key Takeaways
Respect is a critical component of feeling that we belong. Honoring another person’s contributions, differences, and character are core elements of respect.
Inclusive leaders learn how individuals want to be recognized and engage with them in personalized ways.
A regular review of our personal values and a discussion of how they might align or be in conflict with others’ values can build understanding and respect across differences.
Building belonging creates psychological safety where differences can be brought forth, respectfully discussed, and add value in support of the team’s culture and objectives.
Included Resources
Overview
Provides an introduction to the key concepts associated with the skill. Prepares participants to think about and engage with the topic prior to the workshop.
Workshop Workbook
A detailed and interactive workbook includes all content covered in the workshop, interactive pages for activities and exercises, and serves as a valuable reference tool for leaders in the future.
Conversation Circle Guide
A framework for self-led small group discussions between workshops extends the learning and supports long-term behavior change.
Take Action Tool
But wait, what do we DO? This tool includes practical and actionable suggestions on how to take proactive action on participants’ learning after the workshop.
*All of our resources are PDFs which are interactive and fully accessible.*
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