These days, most businesses place a premium on workplace diversity. Simply put, most of us want to have an organizational culture that’s welcoming to all kinds of people, from all walks of life. There’s a moral imperative toward a diverse organizational culture, as well as some business benefits; more on that in a minute!
A different way of talking about diversity is to talk about inclusion. Do you have an organizational culture in which everyone feels like they can be part of the team? Or do you have a culture that sometimes pushes people away… intentionally or otherwise?
If you’re unsure, I’ve got some ideas to share. Below, you’ll find a few tips for making your organizational culture more inclusive. But first, let’s lay some foundational points.
What is Organizational Culture?
I’ve been throwing around the term organizational culture, which is something I discuss pretty regularly here on the blog. For anyone who needs a refresher, I’ll point you back to an old post that explains the concept in greater detail.
Here’s the quick version: Every business has an organizational culture, whether they’re aware of it or not. Culture is comprised of the values and customs that define the day-to-day activity of your team. It encompasses how you set goals, how you communicate, how you collaborate, and more. It’s something too important to be left to chance; proactively build the kind of organizational culture you want. (And hopefully, that means building an inclusive one.)
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The Value of Inclusivity
Next, let me give a quick overview of why all of this matters. I mentioned above that there are business benefits to having an inclusive culture. Here are some examples:
All of that’s to say, it’s worth making an effort to develop an inclusive workplace. Now we turn to the how.
How to Make Your Organizational Culture More Inclusive
Here are a few strategies for making your culture a more inclusive place.
These are some simple ideas for making inclusivity a real priority at your business… not just talking the talk, but really putting strategies into place for pursuing an inclusive organizational culture.
Let’s Talk Further About Workplace Inclusivity
I hope this has been a helpful exploration of what an inclusive organizational culture is; why it’s valuable; and how it can be pursued.
But I also understand that this is a complicated topic, and each business has different cultural strengths, weaknesses, and objectives.
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