b'ENGAGE 2023 | VALUED VOICEWhat Does This Mean?Diversity of thought is in jeopardy.People can be afraid to share their ideas when psychological safety isnt consistent throughout the organization. This leads to a halt in diversity of thoughts, minds, and approaches, which has a negative impact on innovationAKA, your bottom line.One-way communication wont suffice.Everyone in the organization needs to feel their voice has value. Information cant simply be passed along and assumed to be understood. Beyond feeling comfortable sharing their ideas, people want to know their opinions are meaningful and impactful. Were all on the same team herebut it doesnt feel like it.Departments are not working together or communicating as well as they could and in 12% of the cases, respondents feel its a serious problem. Friction between departments is not uncommon, but it is a problem that has to be dealt with right away to avoid a toxic outcome. 34'