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As December rolls around, here's my hot tips on making our end-of-year events more inclusive. #KnowledgeNugget 🛑 A lot of events/meetings this time of the year promise conversations and connection. With no detail on how that is happening. Or what the evening will look like? Is there a panel chat? Is there food provided? Should I eat beforehand? ✨ Instead, do this: Add some details on activities, timings and flow of the celebration day helps people manage their time and energy better. Not to mention, knowing what to expect is a relief for a lot of us, including several neurodivergent brains. 🛑 Consider the environment you are meeting in. Even though the idea of these events is to connect, often they are held in pubs which are a sensory overload for a lot of people (And not inclusive in a variety of ways!). Some neurodivergent brains find this exhausting, some people don't want to be drinking alcohol, some introverted people simply avoid the events because its taxing. ✨Instead, do this: Consider alternate activities like a potluck, picnic, lawn bowls, trivia etc. They are relatively light activities, can be done outside and you can enjoy the Australian summer! #win 🛑 Do all your corporate events start in the evening? Might there be people on your team who have caring responsibilities or other commitments? ✨ Instead, do this: Consider at least a portion of the celebration to happen during work hours. It gives people an accessible way to still connect with their teams over meaningful ways. If others want, they can contuinue the evening into a restaurant or elsewhere. Even though my social battery is often depleted this time of the year, I do enjoy the (slight) slowing down of work, the beautiful summer nights and an opportunity to kick back and reflect on the year. Let's do our bit to make sure everyone can participate as much as they want! #inclusion #SillySeason #ChristmasParty
Jacklin M
1mo
I love these ideas! They offer something fresh while still maintaining the same core values of connection and inclusivity. It's great to see new approaches that bring people together in meaningful ways.
Brook McCarthy
1mo
You’re good! Love these - so helpful, thank you.
Sinead Kane
3w
Great ideas Shaheen, thanks for sharing!
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1moBeautiful post. 🙏