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Conducting Inclusive Team Meetings

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Conducting Inclusive Team Meetings

Conducting Inclusive Team Meetings
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Ensuring Every Voice is Heard in Meetings

Unconscious bias can negatively impact meetings by predisposing individuals to believe certain people will make valuable contributions while overlooking others. This tendency can result in a skewed allocation of attention towards certain individuals and their ideas. It is crucial for managers and employees alike to cultivate an inclusive environment that embraces a diversity of ideas and perspectives. An inclusive approach will ultimately foster better decision-making processes.

Microlesson Description

In this microlesson, employees will learn how they can be sure they’re heard in meetings. We illustrate how unconscious bias can impact how meetings are conducted, the way everyone participates in them, and who gets heard and valued. This lesson also includes a checklist on how to have an effective meeting that creates a space for multiple voices to be heard.

Key Concepts
  • Unconscious bias is an unintentional process that creates unintended consequences.
  • Checking unconscious bias doesn't mean you need to treat some people specifically.
  • Adopt basic rules to ensure everyone has a chance to be heard.
  • Minimizing the impact of unconscious bias leads to better decisions and happier, more productive teams.

Microlesson Features

  • Employee sentiment pulsing questions that provide leaders with insights into their workforce's core cultural competencies
  • Emtrain's Expert Answers tool, enabling employeees to submit anonymous questions about sensitive issues.
  • Rich, contemporary video scences illustrating key concepts through realistic scenarios
  • A data driven, skill-based approach to eLearning that establishes a shared language for employees.
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Learn through real-world examples and instructional content that highlight the do’s and don’ts of workplace interactions. Employees explore key concepts, see how different situations play out, and discover practical ways to build stronger, more respectful connections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to common questions that employees and managers have about this topic. These FAQs provide a preview of what you’ll learn in this microlesson and why it matters.

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Why do some employees feel excluded from team meetings?
Some employees feel excluded from team meetings when conversations are dominated by a few voices, decisions are made in cliques, or accessibility needs are ignored.
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How can unconscious bias silence diverse voices in discussions?
Unconscious bias silences diverse voices when managers unconsciously defer to certain perspectives, overlook others, or fail to create space for contributions.
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What risks arise when meetings lack inclusivity?
Meetings that lack inclusivity risk poor decision-making, disengagement, loss of innovation, and reputational harm if marginalized employees feel consistently unheard.
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How can managers ensure equal participation across the team?
Managers ensure equal participation by actively inviting input, rotating facilitation, and setting ground rules that encourage respectful dialogue.
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What meeting rules support inclusion and fairness?
Meeting rules that support inclusion include structured agendas, equitable speaking time, use of accessible materials, and active follow-ups on all contributions.

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