Forrester PE Dept

Inclusion

 

Definition:

 

Inclusion is the act of including someone or the state of being included. Individuals having different backgrounds like origin, age, race and ethnicity, religion, gender, and identity are accepted and welcomed and treated equally

 

Impact on Performance:

 

If everyone in the team has a clear role and feels like a valued member this can lead to more cohesion while performing and increased motivation to do well. Inclusion can inspire players and teams to achieve great things. The Ryder Cup in 2012 was a prime example of all team members feeling included and producing one of the greatest comebacks in golf history.

 

If all team members do not feel included or you do not include all players as part of your team this can lead to disharmony amongst players ultimately a drop in performance. Often, a non-inclusive environment is characterised by fractions within a team. Individuals will not have an equal value within the team and there will be no shared, common vision.