Fostering a Culture of Belonging

Diversity & Inclusion

Executives

A sense of belonging is important to people’s health, happiness, and well-being. In organizations, it also affects engagement, performance, and retention. In this training, we empower people with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate and contribute to inclusive, high-performing work environments. In each training, we share specific examples of how barriers can limit inclusion and belonging and offer actions participants can take to find evidence that they belong within their organization and help create a sense of belonging for their colleagues.

Training Includes

Research
Self Reflection
Discussions
Activities
Action Planning

Learning Objectives

Participants will leave with an understanding of:

What belonging is, and why it is integral for creating a workplace where all employees feel included, valued, and respected.
How belonging uncertainty undermines inclusion for everyone, but especially employees who are new, underrepresented, and/or facing challenges in their careers.

And the confidence and skills to:

Find belonging for themselves and foster belonging for others.
Contribute to a team and organizational culture of belonging.

Formats Offered

In-Person or Virtual Workshop
In-Person or Virtual Keynote
Reach eLearning Course
Reach eLearning Microlearning

High-Level Outline

Introduction

Present the science of inclusion and belonging, emphasizing how belonging is a universal need, and why belonging uncertainty can threaten health and well-being while undermining individual and organizational performance.

Barriers to Belonging

Consider key contexts where barriers to belonging can emerge for new employees, employees from underrepresented groups, and employees who are facing challenges. Engage in reflection and brainstorming on how these barriers may be showing up in the organization.

Strategies to Promote Belonging

Discuss strategies to promote belonging, considering the norms, processes, and culture of the organization. Importantly, we focus on strategies employees can use to promote belonging for themselves and for others.