In a world that strives for diversity and equality, it is essential for people managers to role-model inclusive behaviors within their teams. The Harvard Business Review (HRB) article titled "Make Inclusive Behaviors Habitual on Your Team" examines the importance of cultivating inclusive habits to drive team success. In this blog, we delve into several key insights from the article and explore practical strategies to make inclusion a habitual practice within your team.   Highlight #1: Creating Awareness and Conscious Team Effort Inclusive behaviors are not merely occasional gestures of social epithet but need to become ingrained in our daily habits. For some, inclusion is political talk and intended to only tick boxes but misses the importance of creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, heard, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Developing inclusive habits starts with raising awareness and encouraging open discussions about perspectives, biases, experiences, and how similar or different those ideas are in meeting the team’s goals. Inclusive behaviors are not…

In honor of Pride Month, we reached out to friend and former colleague at Procter & Gamble, Michael Chanak, Jr., asking him to help us celebrate Pride Month by sharing thoughts about his LGBTQ+ journey.    Michael Chanak, Jr. -- The year is…

People now expect faster service, more options, and flexibility with almost everything. For most businesses, it has not been an easy adjustment to their new normal, but many are anxiously hopeful for the time we can get back to a familiar routine. Business…

Overview: This blog introduces suggested steps for identifying the right targets to monitor progress, measure success, and deliver results-driven diversity, equity, and inclusion plans. The evolution of diversity and inclusion trends, like placing more emphasis on belonging (DEIB) in the workplace, has many…

Have you ever experienced that moment in a conversation when you realize you said or did something offensive in the mind of the person you’re talking to? Quite possibly, you notice a disapproving look on their face or a quick reply about how…

Pope Consulting has pioneered diversity education, research, and organizational change solutions for nearly 50 years. More than at any other point in history, organizations now understand the critical importance of paying attention to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. As a…

Our initial reflection on this topic had us think back to when we all first heard the words “Coronavirus” in March 2020. Many things about life and work drastically changed that year with the rise of the deadly pandemic numbers; a drastic decrease…

Women’s History Month is an excellent time to recognize all of the contributions that your women-identifying employees make to the workplace, and to communicate your ongoing commitment to gender equity and continuous efforts to create an inclusive workplace for everyone, regardless of gender.  At Pope…