Templates and Checklists
1. Team Diversity Mapping Template
Demographic Diversity - [ ] Gender identities represented - [ ] Age/generational spread - [ ] Cultural backgrounds - [ ] Geographic locations - [ ] Language capabilities
Cognitive Diversity - [ ] Thinking styles (linear vs. non-linear) - [ ] Processing preferences (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) - [ ] Decision-making approaches - [ ] Problem-solving methods - [ ] Learning styles
Life Circumstances - [ ] Caregiving responsibilities - [ ] Health considerations - [ ] Time zone distribution - [ ] Living situations - [ ] Technical access
Neurodiversity - [ ] Identified neurodivergent team members - [ ] Sensory sensitivities - [ ] Attention differences - [ ] Communication preferences - [ ] Support needs
2. Inclusive Meeting Checklist
Before the Meeting - [ ] Agenda sent 48 hours in advance - [ ] Materials provided in multiple formats - [ ] Time selected considering all time zones - [ ] Purpose and desired outcomes clear - [ ] Participation methods communicated
During the Meeting - [ ] Multiple ways to contribute offered - [ ] Silent reflection time included - [ ] Visual aids used for complex topics - [ ] Breaks scheduled for longer meetings - [ ] Inclusive facilitation practiced
After the Meeting - [ ] Notes shared within 24 hours - [ ] Action items clearly assigned - [ ] Recording available for review - [ ] Async follow-up window provided - [ ] Feedback on process gathered
3. Communication Audit Template
Channel Analysis | Channel | Primary Users | Excluded Users | Purpose | Barriers | |---------|--------------|----------------|---------|----------| | Email | | | | | | Slack | | | | | | Video calls | | | | | | Documents | | | | |
Participation Patterns - Who speaks most in meetings? ___________ - Who contributes mainly in writing? ___________ - Who rarely contributes? ___________ - What patterns do you notice? ___________
4. Psychological Safety Pulse Check
Rate each statement from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree): - [ ] I can freely express my opinions - [ ] Mistakes are learning opportunities - [ ] I can be my authentic self - [ ] My contributions are valued - [ ] I feel included in team culture
5. 90-Day Transformation Roadmap
Days 1-30: Discovery - [ ] Week 1: One-on-ones completed - [ ] Week 2: Current state mapped - [ ] Week 3: Vision co-created - [ ] Week 4: Quick wins implemented
Days 31-60: Design - [ ] Week 5-6: Core systems redesigned - [ ] Week 7-8: Inclusive practices launched - [ ] Feedback gathered and integrated - [ ] Early results measured
Days 61-90: Reinforce - [ ] Week 9-10: Metrics implemented - [ ] Week 11-12: Practices documented - [ ] Success stories shared - [ ] Future roadmap created
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