Inclusive behavior while social distancing – not an oxymoron

At first, the concepts of inclusion and social distancing seem contradictory. Despite today’s very real health need for us to keep physical distance from one another, psychologically – we need to be and feel connected more than ever to continue carrying out our philosophy of “people helping people.”

Here are some ways we can carry our inclusive commitment forward with our teams and colleagues during this time.

Start Meetings with Social Interaction

Research shows that people can feel isolated in virtual meetings that place greater importance to following a strict agenda than social interaction. When facilitating a virtual meeting, invite everyone to share how they’re doing before diving into business.

Starting from a place of connection can lead to greater engagement, more successful meeting outcomes and possibly even fun. Here are some ideas to get you started.

 

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