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From talking about inclusion to putting it into action.<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Inclusion is the key to better teamwork.
Team members who experience inclusion are nearly three times more likely to be enthusiastic and committed to their organization. Working inclusively is not only more enjoyable, but also essential if you truly want to understand and serve your customers, clients, or market.<\/p>\n

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Yet real inclusion requires effort. Our brains don\u2019t always cooperate: they naturally think in boxes and stereotypes and seek ways to belong. This is human, but it often results in others being excluded\u2014ultimately harming team performance.<\/p>\n

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Maybe, as a colleague or leader, you\u2019re already doing your very best\u2014and still feel your team could do better. You\u2019re probably right. Diversity starts with hiring, but inclusion requires daily action. Not just in the boardroom, but especially on the work floor. The good news is: you can make a difference, step by step.<\/p>\n

We help you turn intentions into action. We offer two pathways: the playbook<\/strong>, <\/a>designed to help teams open up conversations about inclusion in an accessible way, even if they have no prior expertise, and a program in which we guide you to turn micro-inclusions into lasting habits.<\/p>\n

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Micro-inclusions<\/h2>\n

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What if the path to more inclusion didn\u2019t start with policy, but with a single sentence?<\/p>\n

Not with a slogan, but with a comment by the coffee machine.<\/p>\n

Not with a strategy, but with a simple \u201cwhat do you think?\u201d<\/p>\n

Not with a policy document, but with a look of recognition.<\/p>\n

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Inclusive teams don\u2019t just happen. They grow from a culture where everyone is allowed to contribute. In that kind of culture, it\u2019s often the small moments that make the biggest difference.<\/p>\n

These are micro-inclusions<\/strong>: small, intentional actions that make colleagues feel seen, valued, and involved. Not during official meetings, but in between. In an aside. In a posture. In a silence where someone finally dares to speak up. Inclusion starts with action. With what you say, what you hold back, and what you choose to notice.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Micro-inclusions are simple\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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They\u2019re not grand gestures, but they do make an impact. A small act of kindness triggers feel-good hormones, not just in the person receiving it, but also in the one giving it and even in those who witness it.<\/p>\n

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The result? Employees who feel recognized contribute up to 35%<\/strong> more to their organization.<\/p>\n

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From good intention to lasting habit<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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\u00a0Let us help you turn your team, not into perfect colleagues, but into habit builders.<\/p>\n

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Because inclusion doesn\u2019t happen by getting it right once,
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When your behavior no longer depends on your schedule,
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As a human being, you are a bundle of habits.
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By growing inclusion through habits, you create space for it to succeed.
With small habits, you can train your brain to build an inclusive reflex.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s exactly why a micro-inclusion habit works so well: it\u2019s small, but it sticks.<\/p>\n

Behavior expert Emmalotte helps teams embed micro-inclusions into everyday moments.<\/p>\n

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So that checking in becomes second nature.<\/p>\n

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  • Because habits are contagious<\/strong> (the good ones just as much as the bad).<\/li>\n
  • Because habits start small<\/strong> but have a big<\/strong> impact, on your culture, on others, and on yourself. They convince your brain that inclusion is worth the effort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    +76% increase in sense of belonging
    +71% boost in energy and engagement
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    & lower turnover, more psychological safety, increased creativity, and better collaboration.<\/p>\n

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    Want to know how to apply this in your team or organization? Listen to the podcast on habits right here.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Get started right away with the #InclusionInAction Micro-Inclusion Card Game or the 30 Seconds a Day to More Inclusion<\/i> Challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Or get in touch below so we can integrate micro-inclusions into your training.<\/span><\/p>\n

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