3 Foundational Steps To Building An Inclusive Culture

Smart organisations are using employee resource groups to build an inclusive culture. 

Find out how Salesforce are using employee resource groups as part of their efforts to build an inclusive culture

Here are some key messages from this episode

  • The organisation using employee resource groups to build an inclusive culture
  • How employee resource groups are being used by a global giant
  • A powerful process to engage allies quickly and much much more

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Here are some key takeaways from this episode

Fostering Employee Resource Groups is a foundation for developing an inclusive culture

“They are using three key initiatives; two of which have employee resource groups at the heart. I’m not going to attempt to hide how happy I am to see such a high profile organisation recognising the potential of these groups, especially when so many of you are members, leaders and stakeholders of these groups.”

Sponsoring Programs and Activities Around Employee Resource Groups is a foundation for developing an inclusive culture

“The message here was that the initiatives that come out of the employee resource groups should be supported but it’s important, when establishing these groups, to make sure that there is a clear mission.”

Promoting Allyship is a foundation for developing an inclusive culture

“This is such a simple and profund approach; I could do a whole show just talking about this, if that’s of interest, please let me know but in the meantime.  I encourage you to share this with your colleagues because it answers the whole “What can I do?” question and gives you permission to recognise that you don’t know everything. It’s ok to not know everything.”

Here are some resources so you can go deeper

 The 3 Foundational Steps To Building An Inclusive Culture

Salesforce Ohana Groups

The Power of Equality: How to Empower Your Employees and Drive Impact

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The Elements of Inclusion #3

Leaders must establish systems to ensure that everyone shares the same advantages and benefits. These processes will create incentives for inclusive behaviours.

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Leaders must redefine career development relationships to support inclusive performance.
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Leaders must properly socialise people and socialise inclusive ideas by providing an environment for the cultural learning needed for an active role in an inclusive organisation

  • How your socialisation processes must evolve to encourage the sustainable cultivation of inclusive competencies
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