For team leaders, the reflection might go even deeper. How do their own habits influence the team? When the manager always speaks first, what message does that send about whose ideas matter most? What if the first voice we heard wasn’t the most familiar, but the one that rarely gets the spotlight?
For organisations aiming to build an inclusive workplace, management must ask themselves fundamental questions about company culture. How explicitly is the vision of inclusion communicated? Are there real spaces to assess whether all team members feel they have a seat at the table? More importantly, when was the last time existing patterns were questioned to see if certain individuals are consistently left out?
Creating micro-inclusions is ultimately about changing the way we observe our work environment. Small actions—as simple as a word of encouragement or timely recognition—have the power to transform dynamics of power, participation, and belonging. Are we ready to question the way we act and lead today in order to build a more inclusive workplace?
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