Research says that a leader’s behaviour has a 70% impact on the feelings of inclusion of team members, which in turn leads to a 17% increase in team performance.
But organizations hiring for diversity don’t always see the results that they expect.
And this is because leaders simply haven’t been trained to harness the diversity of the teams.
Here are some simple yet powerful ways to make your team members feel included and harness the power of diversity ion your teams.
✅ Respect Diverse Perspectives: Encourage team members (especially the silent ones) to share their unique viewpoints, experiences, and ideas openly. .
✅ Foster Collaboration: By working closely together, team members from diverse backgrounds learn from one another, challenge assumptions, and collectively arrive at better solutions.
✅ Embrace Different Communication Styles: Recognize that some individuals may be more direct and assertive, while others may be more reserved.
✅ Build Diversity Competence: Encourage team members to understand and appreciate different styles and perspectives.
✅ Address Bias and Stereotypes: Actively challenge bias and stereotypes within their teams. Build awarenees around unconscious bias
✅ Provide Equal Opportunities: Ensure that all team members have equal access to opportunities, resources, and career advancement. Promote fairness
What else would you add?