Inclusion Is a Culture, Not an Initiative

In an inclusive work culture, all employees feel visible and valued. The sense of belonging that underpins each individual’s daily experience enables a rich exchange of diverse perspectives and ideas. Psychological safety fosters an environment where traditional assumptions are questioned, leading to the development of robust and innovative solutions. Creating this kind of culture is a journey, and it doesn’t happen overnight.

“It takes a village” to create a culture of inclusion, with accountability and collaboration across job roles, geographies, and functions. Efforts need to be coordinated and synchronized at both a systemic and individual level, with a focus on inquiry, humility, and commitment. In this webinar, we explore ways to build a culture where conscious inclusion is embedded in business systems and processes, investigate ways to configure opportunity, interaction, and communication to realize the potential of diversity, and identify ways to foster a sense of belonging where everyone feels welcome to grow, connect, and contribute.

What You’ll Learn

In this webinar, you will explore:

  • How to build a culture where conscious inclusion is embedded in business systems and processes
  • Ways to configure opportunity, interaction, and communication to realize the potential of diversity
  • How to foster a sense of belonging where everyone feels welcome to grow, connect, and contribute
  • The role psychological safety plays in surfacing questions and better solutions
  • How accountability and collaboration coordinate across job roles, geographies, and functions

 

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Christa Kirby

MA, LCAT, PMP, CSM, CSPO — VP of Talent Development and Global Practice Director for Management and Leadership at Corporate Education Group

Christa Kirby is Vice President of Talent Development and Global Practice Director for Management and Leadership at Corporate Education Group. A licensed psychotherapist, she integrates her global experience as a mental health professional with her work developing leaders and teams holistically — work that spans North America, Europe, and countries including Afghanistan, Bosnia, Ethiopia, India, and Singapore.

She has designed, developed, and delivered interactive leadership programs and blended learning solutions for clients worldwide, having worked in 28 countries. Her certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, Certified Everything DiSC Facilitator, and MBTI and EQ-i 2.0 certification.