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How do you make your professional network and community more diverse and inclusive?

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Diversity and inclusion are not only ethical and social values, but also essential factors for innovation, creativity, and business success. However, building a diverse and inclusive professional network and community is not always easy or straightforward. It requires intention, awareness, and action. In this article, you will learn some practical tips and strategies to make your professional network and community more diverse and inclusive, and how to benefit from the different perspectives, experiences, and skills of your connections.

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1 Assess your current network

The first step to make your professional network and community more diverse and inclusive is to assess your current situation. How diverse and inclusive is your network right now? Who are the people you regularly interact with, learn from, and collaborate with? Do they reflect a variety of backgrounds, identities, cultures, and viewpoints? Or do they mostly resemble you and your existing circles? You can use tools like network mapping, surveys, or self-reflection to evaluate your current network and identify any gaps, biases, or barriers that might limit your diversity and inclusion.

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Building your network is crucial to success. Make sure you're meeting the right people at the right time. Like-minded people will appear once they resonate well with your viewpoints.

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2 Expand your reach

The next step is to expand your reach and connect with people who are different from you and your usual contacts. This means going beyond your comfort zone and seeking out opportunities to meet, engage, and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, industries, sectors, and roles. You can do this by attending events, joining groups, following influencers, reaching out to mentors, or participating in projects that expose you to new perspectives, challenges, and solutions. Be curious, respectful, and open-minded when you interact with new people, and avoid making assumptions or judgments based on stereotypes or labels.

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3 Cultivate your relationships

Once you have expanded your reach, you need to cultivate your relationships and maintain a genuine and meaningful connection with your diverse network. This means not only exchanging information, resources, or referrals, but also listening, learning, and supporting each other. You can do this by following up, staying in touch, providing feedback, sharing insights, celebrating achievements, or offering help when needed. You can also leverage social media, online platforms, or communication tools to stay connected and engaged with your network, especially if they are geographically dispersed or in different time zones.

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Dr. Sanghita P.

#1 LinkedIn Female Creator, Germany (Fitness & Personal Growth) | Former Dentist | Extending Smiles Beyond The Dental Chair | Guiding 18K+ Global Followers on a Journey to Mindful Living
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Networking isn't just about collecting contacts—it's about nurturing connections that thrive. Treat your network as a community where each member contributes to the growth and well-being of all. So, keep the conversations flowing, share your knowledge generously, and let your network know that you're not just there for the moment, but for the journey ahead.

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4 Embrace your differences

Another step to make your professional network and community more diverse and inclusive is to embrace your differences and value the unique contributions of each person. This means not only acknowledging and respecting the diversity of your network, but also appreciating and leveraging the diversity of your network. You can do this by seeking out diverse opinions, perspectives, and ideas, and incorporating them into your own thinking, decision making, and problem solving. You can also encourage, promote, and amplify the voices, stories, and achievements of your diverse network members, and advocate for their inclusion and representation in your field or industry.

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Our differences make us unique. By welcoming all cultures and backgrounds, we open ourselves up to learning different perspectives, ideas, points of view and so much more. Improving diversity is an ongoing process. Inclusion is an important component to ensure everyone has a voice. When we work to uplift and support diverse voices, we ensure they’re part of the conversation. Creating a society where all individuals have the same opportunities to grow benefits everyone.

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Dr. Sanghita P.

#1 LinkedIn Female Creator, Germany (Fitness & Personal Growth) | Former Dentist | Extending Smiles Beyond The Dental Chair | Guiding 18K+ Global Followers on a Journey to Mindful Living
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The only best way to do it is by keeping an open mind. To be in a mental zone, ready to learn new perspectives, or ideas, opinions and implement in your own thinking or problem-solving. Willingness to learn with an open mindset is what needed to embrace diversity and inclusion.

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5 Learn and grow

The final step to make your professional network and community more diverse and inclusive is to learn and grow from your interactions and experiences with your diverse network. This means not only gaining new knowledge, skills, or opportunities from your network, but also developing new mindsets, attitudes, or behaviors that foster diversity and inclusion. You can do this by reflecting on your own biases, assumptions, or blind spots, and challenging yourself to overcome them. You can also seek out feedback, guidance, or coaching from your diverse network members, and commit to continuous improvement and learning.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

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