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The Humphrey Group blog is here to provide insights into leadership, communication, inclusion, and other top resources for HR and organizational development teams.
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“What’s in a Name?” Part 1: Why Names Matter for Inclusion in the Workplace
Inclusion in the workplace
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On Land Acknowledgments: from Script to Reconcili-action
While land acknowledgments are not enough to create positive and lasting social change, this doesn’t mean they don't hold value. They serve an important function as part of a larger series of commitments and practices that governments, businesses, groups, and individuals can take on to be allies to Indigenous communities.
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Defuse Conflict and Demonstrate Your Effective Listening with DESP
DESP (Disarm, Empathize, Support, and Probe) is a powerful communication tool that helps us demonstrate our empathy while guiding a potential conflict conversation toward a positive solution or vision.
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How to Listen as a Leader
To become better listeners, 3 ways of listening are critical: physical, mental, and emotional.
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Advise Your Leaders: How to share ideas like an external advisor
if you want to be heard, you need to think and share ideas with the mindset and communication approach of an external adviser.
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Improve Learning Experiences through Accessible Design and Inclusive Facilitation, Part 2
Accessibility is a key part of DEI and an area where organizations must focus if they wish to be truly inclusive
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Accessible Communication is Leadership Communication, Part 1
strategies to improve accessibility at work. In this two part series, we will explore how to make communication more accessible in a hybrid work environment and how to create inclusive learning experiences for everyone.
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Presenting to Senior Executives: Why the Rules are Different
Have you’ve ever wondered if senior executives have different expectations for those who present to them? Our CEO, Bart Egnal, who’s been coaching senior executives for more than 20 years shares the 3 rules you want to know to ace your next presentation.
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Leading Proud, Part 2: How can allies support our community?
This week’s post focuses on what allies can do (and not do) to show their support and create inclusive spaces for their LGBTQ2+ colleagues.
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Leading Proud, Part 1: What does it mean to lead proud?
What does it mean to lead proud? How can you do it? Check out Margo’s post for a glimpse into the strategies we share in Proud to Lead, our leadership development experienced designed and delivered by the community for the community.
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