Episode 10: What can an inclusive culture do for you with Elise Zelechowski Meetings Done Right

What can an inclusive culture do for you with Elise Zelechowski

Guest

Elise Zelechowski: Director of Social Impact for ThoughtWorks.


Inclusion Card: The Whole Deck

Summary

Noel and Ashley are joined by Elise Zelechowski, Director of Social Impact from ThoughtWorks do discuss inclusivity. We'll talk about why it's valuable to have an inclusive culture, how to prepare new hires for an inclusive environment, and how to use these principles to run more effective meetings. Also, Elise shares her best and worst meeting stories (hint: close your laptops in meetings...).


Notes

00:55 - Having an Inclusive Culture


01:24 - Benefits of Having an Inclusive Culture


02:36 - Preparing New Hires for an Inclusive Culture Environment


03:35 - How an “Officer of Social Impact” Came to be Within ThoughtWorks


05:47 - Facilitating Effective and Smooth Meetings


09:05 - Relationship Building


10:01 - Remote Meetings


13:47 - Worst Meetings: Open Laptops


15:44 - Best Meetings: Being Comfortable and Feeling Safe Challenging Opinions


16:40 - Meeting Tip: Taking Clear Notes + Recording Meetings
Special Guest: Elise Zelechowski.