5 Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Workplace

Building an inclusive workplace involves a variety of actions to be taken over the entire existence of the organization. But there are at least five important strategies that if put into practice will help organizations develop into the places they want to be for their employees. Helping employees feel included and valued leads to greater appreciation for the work they are assigned to do.

When employees know that they are cared for and that their opinions matter, they feel better about themselves within their work environments. This great feeling of worth prompts them to value their work more and increases their desire to do a consistently great job.

Creating an inclusive work environment is beneficial to any organization's bottom line. The five strategies covered in this workshop will help the entire organization benefit from what inclusion brings

Why you should Attend

This workshop will help participants identify what inclusion looks like, and how to institute good business practices that support all employees. Participants will be able to assess important aspects of how they treat their employees and incorporate inclusion in their values to build more cohesion.

A lack of examination contributes to the blind spots most businesses suffer, and ultimately, drives employees to frustration and feelings of rejection. Organizations that desire to audit their business practices and hold themselves accountable to being more inclusive would benefit from participating in this workshop.

To be dismissive of the expressed needs of employees can lead to poor productivity, a lack of motivation, and low retention. All of these are costly to a business.

Areas Covered in the Session

What an inclusive workplace looks like
Organizational behaviors that make it vulnerable to being less inclusive
What leaders can do to impact inclusion through their leadership
A strategic approach to creating an inclusive workplace

Who Will Benefit

Everyone

Speaker Profile

Betty Parker is a business owner, professional speaker, author, and trainer. She is a communications expert with more than 30 years’ experience presenting to audiences including work in radio after earning a degree in broadcast journalism from Louisiana State University (LSU). Betty began her career as sales professional and trainer in 1998 in the biotech industry. She started Sharper Development Solutions, Inc., a training and development company, in 2006.

Betty has educated thousands of leaders and staff across the country in a variety of performance areas. As a leadership consultant, she specializes in the following topics: communications, teamwork, diversity and inclusion, conflict management, coaching and mentoring, and strategic planning. She is an often sought out speaker for conferences and events. She is at work on her next book, Crushing Goliath: Winning Practices in Slaying BIG People Problems. She is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) through the Association for Talent Development, a Certified Professional Coach, and an Authorized Partner with Wiley Publishing, the makers of Everything DiSC products. She is also a wife, mom and avid football fan.