All core values
People

Inclusion

Designing systems and spaces where people who are different can contribute, grow, and belong at full strength.

Behaviors

  • Asks whose voice is missing before finalizing
  • Removes unnecessary barriers to participation
  • Uses flexible norms instead of single-style defaults

Anti-patterns

  • Treating diversity as a hiring finish line
  • Ignoring accessibility or caregiving needs
  • Confusing comfort with belonging

Reinforce it with

  • Inclusive meeting rituals
  • Accessible documentation and events
  • Regular listening sessions with underrepresented groups
Inclusion is the bridge between diversity and performance.