Trust and inclusivity

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#CuriousMoments with Advita

Priya Bates and I joined the fab folks at Interact Software to talk about how trust can help build an inclusive culture.

As we were planning our chapters for the book, we knew that we wanted a whole chapter dedicated to this important topic. If trust is low or non-existent in your workplace, then you’ll probably experience the following symptoms:

High absence is often related to stress
Low retention
Reliance on micromanagement
Poor performance
Limited engagement
Reluctance to give feedback
Scepticism about new initiatives
Lack of collaboration and teamwork

It’s not the job of comms professionals to fix this, but we can certainly guide and support our leaders to rebuild trust through effective communication techniques.

What are your top tips on how to build trust with your leadership team? 

 

Originally posted on LinkedIn, Follow me for more curious moments. 

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Advita Patel

Advita Patel is the founder of CommsRebel, an award-winning internal communications consultancy. She helps organisations globally navigate change, strengthen workplace culture and create better
employee experiences through effective internal communications.

With more than two decades of experience in internal communications, Advita is a Chartered PR Practitioner, CIPR Fellow, qualified coach and Cultural Intelligence (CQ) certified facilitator. She works with leaders and internal communication teams to build confidence, strengthen their influence and communicate through change with greater clarity.

In 2025, Advita served as President of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), becoming the first person of colour to hold the position in its 75-year history. She is also the award-winning, best-selling co-author of Building a Culture of Inclusivity and the author of Decoding Confidence: The Seven Habits of Confident Leaders.

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