CASE STUDY
Inclusion awareness sessions
Introduction
This case study delves into our collaborative efforts with our clients in top management roles to foster awareness surrounding the various levels of inclusion within organizations. The central objective is to shed light on the shared responsibility of fostering inclusion and showcase how those who hold accountability can transform this commitment into concrete, practical actions.
Background
While the push to create training programs and policies for inclusion is on the rise, many organizations often fail to see the bigger picture and the broader goal of establishing human-centric organizations sometimes gets overshadowed. Inclusion can be reduced to a mere checklist item. In response, Inclusionem steps in with sessions designed to empower leaders, enabling them to explore more deeply the art of nurturing inclusive cultures, environments, leadership, and organizations.
Objectives
The key objectives of the Inclusion Awareness Sessions are as follows:
Top Management Awareness: Facilitate an understanding among top-level executives about the significance of inclusion in workplaces.
Identification of Healthy Inclusive Workplaces: Enable leaders to identify the characteristics of inclusive workplaces and recognize their importance.
Personalization of Inclusion: Encourage top management to comprehend how inclusion holds distinct meanings for each individual in their roles.
Understanding Challenges: Explore the challenges top management faces when striving to create an inclusive organization.
Theory of Inclusive Culture, Climate, Leadership, and Organizations: Provide a comprehensive overview of the theory underpinning the development of inclusive cultures, climates, leadership styles, and overall organizations.
Results and Impact
The Inclusion Awareness Sessions culminate in the following outcomes:
Qualitative Data Report: Compilation of qualitative data to pinpoint areas of strength as well as areas requiring growth, with specific attention to the challenges encountered by top management.
High-Level Recommendations: Provision of recommendations at an executive level, outlining actionable steps the organization can undertake to foster inclusive transformation. These recommendations often encompass strategies such as conducting surveys, engaging in focus groups, and implementing tailored interventions.
Conclusion
Inclusion Awareness Sessions prove to be an invaluable tool in promoting understanding and debunking misconceptions about inclusion among top management. The sessions facilitate the alignment of leaders' perspectives with the true essence of inclusion and dispel the notion that inclusive practices are overly complex. Instead, the sessions foster an atmosphere of freedom and comprehension. By nurturing this intentional approach, Inclusion Awareness Sessions empower leaders to spearhead the creation of organizations that are both healthy and centred around human values.