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Inclusive introductions

New joiners are introduced with meaningful context — their background, strengths, interests and how they connect to the team’s work — rather than just role and start date. This helps others engage with them more quickly and signals that people are valued as individuals, not just job titles.

Inspired by:

Cross-sector practice

Growth Culture Element: 

Community

Growth Culture Subcomponents:

Inclusion & Belonging, Collaboration & Connection, Career Development

Why it matters:

Supports belonging from the start and helps people feel seen.

Who can implement:

Managers, Teams

How to get started:

For your next new joiner, share a short introduction covering: what they’ve done before, what they care about, and how they’ll contribute. Invite them to add something personal (e.g. interests or working style) in their first team meeting.

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