Inclusive Communication: Building strong relationships

Author: Amrita Joerawan

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In this article, you’ll learn:

How to build inclusive communication skills in four clear steps
The role of Diversity, Inclusion, Equality, and Purpose (DIEP) in strengthening workplace communication
How inclusive communication supports psychological safety and fair compensation
Practical ways to embed inclusive communication into daily work culture

Communication shapes every experience inside a company. Yet, many misunderstandings, conflicts, and disengagement issues stem from ineffective or non-inclusive communication.

Inclusive communication goes beyond speaking and listening. It’s about understanding, transparency, and creating spaces where every voice matters.

It starts with self-awareness and evolves into meaningful, solution-oriented dialogue, helping companies build psychologically safe workplaces where people feel valued and empowered.

How to develop inclusive communication in four steps

Step 1: Start with self-reflection

The heart of inclusive communication is self-awareness. Before engaging with others, take time to reflect:

What assumptions am I making about this person or situation?
How am I feeling, and why?
Am I genuinely open to listening, or am I preparing to defend my point of view?

Self-reflection reduces reactive behavior and enables you to communicate with clarity, openness, and intent.

Step 2: Provide objective context

Begin every conversation by grounding it in observable facts, not interpretations or emotions.

Example:

Instead of: “You never listen to my ideas.”
Try: “In the last three meetings, my suggestions were not acknowledged or discussed.”

Objective context sets a neutral starting point, making it easier for others to hear feedback without becoming defensive.

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