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Pronunciation and preference check
Teams normalise asking and using people’s correct name pronunciation, pronouns, and working preferences. This creates a baseline of respect and reduces small but cumulative exclusion signals.
Inspired by:
Cross-sector practice
Growth Culture Element:
Community
Growth Culture Subcomponents:
Inclusion & Belonging, Empathy & Care
Why it matters:
Builds belonging through small but meaningful acts of respect.
Who can implement:
Managers, Teams, Individuals
How to get started:
At your next team check-in, invite people to share how they prefer their name to be pronounced and any key working preferences (e.g. communication style, focus time). Capture this in a shared space.
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