Strategies to Foster Inclusive Language at Work

Learn to incorporate changes into how you communicate at work, so that you can work toward overcoming bias and creating an inclusive workplace.

Introduction

• Inclusive language

1. Small Changes, Big Impacts

• Inclusive language matters
• Optimizing workplace culture

2. How Language Really Works

• Boosting linguistic awareness
• More than dictionary definitions

3. Hidden Meanings of Words

• Framing and word choice
• Flavor of words
• Perspective taking
• Inclusive language evolves

4. The Principles of Inclusive Language

• Language that reflects reality
• Language that doesn't demean
• Language that respects others

5. Importance of Names

• Importance and pronunciation
• Impacts of misnaming
• Pet names, diminutives, and nicknames

6. Power of Pronouns

• Replacing he or she
• Presenting your own pronouns

7. Gender-Neutral Language

• Importance of gender-neutral language
• Gendered language to avoid

8. Inviting Feedback through Cultural Humility

• Staying up to date

Conclusion

• Start making changes