Each person in your organization has an important role to play in building an inclusive workplace. While diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and programs are important, at the end of the day, it’s the thoughts, actions, and personal biases of individuals that create your workplace environment.
Addressing bias can be uncomfortable, but with a safe space for exploration, your people can recognize their preconceptions and change their behavior. When employees address their own biases, treat others fairly, stay open to different perspectives and preferences, and show curiosity and empathy for their colleagues, everyone is free to do their best work.
Every employee has room to grow when it comes to inclusivity. FranklinCovey’s principle-backed content, expert consultants, and innovative technology will equip your teams with the skills they need to be inclusive at work.
To be inclusive at work, at school, or in your community, every individual has an important role to play in recognizing and addressing bias, listening to different perspectives, and making space for everyone to belong.
Recognizes when thoughts and situations are affected by bias
Maintains fair practices around hiring, delegating, feedback, and other leadership tasks
Contributes to an inclusive and accepting environment for everyone on the team
Learn strategies to help your people stand up to bias and advocate for a welcoming and fair culture in your
Lasting behavior change comes from the inside out. Who people are, and how they view the world, impacts how they engage and lead others. Our Impact Journeys combine our exclusive content, expert consultants, and powerful technology to help people change both their mindset and their behavior.
Explore a sample Impact Journey excerpt below.
Understanding and Addressing Unconscious Bias
Unconscious biases are how our brains compensate for overload which can inhibit performance and lead to poor decision-making. Helping your leaders and team members address bias will let them thrive, increasing performance across your entire organization.
Timing: 1 day
Bias exists in everyone. Once you’re able to spot where you’re susceptible to bias, you can try specific tactics to course-correct.
Timing: 10 min
Among the most powerful ways to see past bias is taking the time to learn more about people and what they care about.
Timing: 10 min
We like to believe that the best ideas win in our workplace. But do they?
Timing: 10 min
Build trust with your team and improve business results. Find out how to resolve conflicts, empower others, improve business relationships, and increase your speed to market all at the same time!
Timing: 30-60 min