Creating inclusive teams involves serving, modeling, inspiring, listening, and engaging. This approach helps leaders improve themselves to lead others, ensuring genuine inclusion for everyone authentically. To create truly inclusive teams, leaders must go beyond just setting policies and guidelines. They must actively serve their team members by understanding their needs and providing necessary support. By modeling inclusive behaviors themselves, leaders can set a positive example for others to follow. Inspiring team members to embrace diversity and respect each other's differences is key to fostering a culture of inclusivity. Listening plays a crucial role in understanding the diverse perspectives within a team. Leaders should actively listen to their team members' feedback, concerns, and ideas to ensure that everyone feels heard and valued. Engaging team members through open communication, collaboration, and involvement in decision-making processes can further strengthen the bonds within the team. By adopting these approaches, leaders can continuously improve themselves and their teams, creating a work environment where everyone feels respected, accepted, and included. Genuine inclusion goes beyond meeting diversity quotas; it involves creating a sense of belonging and authenticity for every team member.
About the facilitator:
Dr. Angela A. Scott's Bio
Dr. Angela A. Scott is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Growing Human Capital with a S.M.I.L.E., LLC. She is a public speaker and the author of "Journaling with a S.M.I.L.E.," a guided journal designed to enhance self-awareness among leaders. This journal facilitates the cultivation of healthier relationships, both in professional and personal realms. At GHC S.M.I.L.E., Dr. Scott supervises leadership and team relationship retreats, inclusion awareness workshops, leadership and time management coaching, and conference event planning. Her collaborations extend to Executive Directors, Managers, Supervisors, CEOs, School Leaders, Government Leaders, and Entrepreneurs, aiding in organizational elevation, optimal team performance, leadership skill development, and boosting employee morale.
With a robust educational background encompassing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, a Master of Science Degree in Business, and a Doctoral Degree in Education Organizational Leadership, Dr. Scott amalgamates her academic expertise with corporate, nonprofit, and military experiences. This fusion forms the bedrock of her commitment to nurturing leaders and fostering inclusive cultures that embrace entire teams. She holds a DISC Consultant designation, specializing in behavior analysis, and is a certified John Maxwell Team trainer/consultant.
Drawing from over 25 years of teaching and training experience, Dr. Scott has collaborated with esteemed government agencies, school districts, nonprofits, and small businesses. Her focus lies in assisting leaders in constructing positive relationships by implementing the S.M.I.L.E. Principles (Serving, Modeling, Inspiring, Listening, Engaging).
Recognized as a relationship expert, Dr. Scott delivers dynamic presentations and workshops that challenge audiences to focus on inclusivity. Her practical strategies resonate with audiences, offering actionable personal and professional growth insights. Meeting planners frequently commend Dr. Scott, describing her as a beacon of positivity that invigorates their events.
