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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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