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Unlocking Network Success: Great tips you need to harness community with Melissa Sterling from Halfords

We're thrilled to feature Melissa Sterling from Halfords, who brings her expertise to the forefront with great tips you need to harness community and network.

Welcome to another empowering episode of Includability Shorts! In this segment, we're thrilled to feature Melissa Sterling from Halfords, who brings her expertise to the forefront with great tips you need to harness community and network.

Join us for a valuable episode featuring Melissa Sterling, Senior ED&I and Wellbeing Manager at Halfords. She shares key insights on structuring effective workplace networks, aligning them with business goals, and ensuring they deliver measurable impact. Learn how to galvanise diverse teams and gain support from leadership to drive real change.

Perfect for anyone looking to foster inclusivity and improve workplace culture.

  • Treat Networks Like Business Units: Clearly define the purpose, structure, and terms of reference for network groups.
  • Three Categories of Network Support: Networks can serve as sounding boards, provide transactional input, or drive business-led change.
  • Types of Contributors: Effective networks require leaders, dreamers, and doers to contribute and sustain engagement.
  • Leadership Sponsorship: Gaining support from senior leadership is crucial for representing the network’s voice in decision-making.
  • Measure Success: Use data and clear targets to track and demonstrate the impact of the network

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Together, let’s build a more inclusive, connected community network!

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