1 HR & RECRUITING TOOL
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10 SIMPLE STRATEGIES TO RUN GENDER-SMART TEAM MEETINGS1 1. Define rules for inclusive meetings and stick to them. Model the behavior you want to see from others. 2. Reflect on your meeting attendees: Are you missing people with diverse points of views? 3. Provide an agenda in advance. 4. Welcome each team member by name and with appreciation. 5. Watch out for dominators and interrupters. If someone dominates the discussion, redirect the conversation back to the broader group. If someone gets interrupted, step in. 6. Actively engage all participants in the conversation. 7. Actively listen to others and appreciate different opinions. Empower team members to express their ideas and opinions, to find their own voice. 8. Explore alternative forms of engagement (e.g. round robin activities; individual brainstorming on sticky notes). 9. Give credit where it is due: acknowledge contributions. 10.Solidify consensus. Define actions items, assign responsibilities, and follow up.
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Sources: https://hbr.org/2019/09/to-build-an-inclusive-culture-start-with-inclusive-meetings; https://www.glassdoor.com/employers/blog/run-more-inclusive-meetings/; https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/how-torun-inclusive-meetings