The Principles of Inclusive Language

Promoting a truly inclusive, equitable, and productive workplace hinges on educating employees about exclusionary or subtly offensive language. Teach your teams to prioritize the use of clear and straightforward language, steering clear of idioms or colloquial expressions. Encourage both yourself and your organization to critically examine the notion of "normal" language.

Microlesson Description

This microlesson provides the practical application for an inclusive language initiative. Learn how to identify and practice using inclusive language with 6 simple principles.

The Principles of Inclusive Language is one of three microlessons in our new Inclusive Language series. It partners well with the microlessons Inclusive Language Creates Belonging, and Facing Criticism. The lessons are also available as a full course, Inclusive Language Training, which contains an additional lesson.

• Use simple language whenever possible
• Don't make assumptions about what is normal or expected
• Understand and use language to reflect reality
• Continued education is key

Microlesson Features

• Employee sentiment pulsing questions that provide leaders with insights into their workforce's core cultural competencies
• Emtrain's Expert Answers tool, enabling employeees to submit anonymous questions about sensitive issues.

• Rich, contemporary video scences illustrating key concepts through realistic scenarios
• A data driven, skill-based approach to eLearning that establishes a shared language for employees.

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