Build a Better Business Where Everyone Belongs
Inclusion Strategies for Small Businesses is your hands-on, step-by-step guide to creating a workplace that works for everyone, no big department or big budget required.
Designed specifically for small businesses (yes, including teams of 1–10!), this workbook guides you through a clear, actionable five-step framework to embed inclusion into the heart of your company culture. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to deepen your commitment, you’ll get the tools, templates, and support you need to make meaningful change.
📘 What’s Inside
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A grounded introduction to inclusion and why it matters for your team, your customers, and your bottom line
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A proven five-step framework:
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Measure What Matters – Learn what to track, how to collect inclusive feedback, and build a research team rooted in community
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Evaluate the Results – Use our Inclusion Spectrum to see where your business is today and where you want to go
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Develop Your Strategy – Set short-, medium-, and long-term goals and build practical plans that reflect your team’s needs
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Implement with Intention – Manage change, address resistance, and bring your inclusion strategy to life
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Keep the Momentum Going – Create systems that sustain inclusion over time with meaningful recognition and accountability
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Sample surveys and evaluation tools
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Real-world scenarios and reflection prompts
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Guidance grounded in Community-Based Participatory Research
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Tips for using AI ethically and inclusively in your process
This guide helps you lead with values, boost employee engagement, and create a workplace people want to be part of. Inclusion isn’t a side project, it’s your competitive edge.