260. How to be more inclusive?

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Can you describe a time when you took steps to be more inclusive in a professional setting?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Empathy : Understanding and valuing others' perspectives and experiences.

  • 2. Diversity Awareness : Recognizing the benefits of having a diverse team and working towards it.

  • 3. Communication : Effectively conveying and receiving messages to/from colleagues of different backgrounds.

  • 4. Initiative : Proactively taking steps to include and support all team members.

Purpose
  • 1. Cultural Competence : Evaluating your ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

  • 2. Team Building : Assessing your capability to foster an inclusive team environment.

  • 3. Leadership : Judging your potential to lead by example when it comes to inclusivity.

  • 4. Problem Sensitivity : Understanding your awareness of potential challenges that arise from a lack of inclusivity.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on Whole-team Dynamics : Recall situations where you considered the needs and contributions of all team members.

  • 2. Include Measures Taken : Mention specific actions you took to include others or adapt the environment to be more welcoming.

  • 3. Consider Broader Impacts : Discuss the ripple effect your inclusive actions had on the team and the work produced.

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Topics: 
Teamwork
Leadership
Roles: 
Account Manager
Companies: 
Google
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