There are five components to team effectiveness that create, foster, and empower a team: Psychological safety Dependability Structure and Clarity Meaning Impact These components can be put into practice by establishing a common vocabulary, creating a forum to discuss team dynamics, and making a commitment to reinforcing this behavior with the team. LaTonja Wright puts … [Read more...]
Three Questions for Daniel Gens on Accountability
Accountability is an important part of the Lab’s focus on inclusion, diversity, and equity. Improving our diverse representation and integrating our IDEA culture to make the Lab even more welcoming is going to take time and commitment. Accountability -- the actions we feel responsible for taking -- formalizes that commitment. Everyone can participate in creating and promoting an accountable work … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Hans Bechtel on Equity
Equity is a key piece of the Lab’s inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability, or IDEA, strategy. Equity is about opportunity parity. Everyone can participate in creating an equitable work environment at Berkeley Lab. We asked Hans Bechtel, a research scientist at the ALS, for his thoughts on equity at the Lab. Elements: How do you define equity? Hans Bechtel: … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Inclusion at the Lab Shared by Hundreds
Hundreds of Lab staff took part in a first-of-its-kind community experience on Wed., July 17, when they submitted their responses to the question “What does inclusion mean to you?” and saw their answers displayed alongside those of their Lab colleagues. The unique crowdsourcing project was nucleated at the Lab cafeteria, where visitors passing through the lobby couldn’t miss the three 80-inch … [Read more...]