Manage team meetings inclusively
The operational norms teams follow when they meet directly affect dignity-honoring elements like inclusion, independence, fairness, and understanding. In these meetings, managers indicate whether all voices matter, how recognition is delivered, and how workplace stress is handled.
The structure and dynamics of team meetings can drive dignity.
Relationships across a team and the operational norms teams follow when they meet have a direct effect on dignity-honoring elements like recognition, inclusion, independence, fairness, and understanding. Signals from managers indicate what’s important, whether all voices matter, how recognition is delivered, and how workplace stress is handled.
What is the manager’s responsibility?
As always, the manager sets the tone and leads by example. From how meetings are set up, to who is asked to lead, to who gets recognition, and who handles “housework,” the manager has the opportunity to ensure inclusive treatment and that the team functions better because of the ideas and perspectives of all.
What you can do: Actions
1. Use team meetings to advance open discussion and create psychological safety.
2. Advance inclusion and trust during team meetings.
3. Employ dignity-advancing operational norms.
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