Inclusion 101™ Optimizing Our Diversity Potential

Inclusion means making sure that everyone has an opportunity to be on the team, to contribute; and that we participate and contribute whenever we can. That can seem straightforward. But in our "high demand, fast-paced, stress-filled" world, it's easy to forget to ask people "Is this going to work for you?" Remember this… inclusion doesn’t just happen.

We have to be intentional about it. And a good way to start is by asking ourselves:

• Have I taken steps to ensure that everyone feels included?
• Am I aware how my behaviors cause people to feel excluded?
• Do I engage in behaviors that cause people to feel included or even excluded?
• And finally, do I contribute and participate whenever I can?

Inclusion starts with each of us. Just as we choose our attitude each and every day, we can choose to include others!