Cultures of belonging are often spoken about in abstract, but in reality, they are created through deliberate conditions. When organisations create the right environment, belonging stops being an abstract idea and becomes something tangible, measurable and sustainable.
The Lion & Mouse Five Conditions of Belonging has been carefully created through research and experience in the field of equality, diversity and inclusion. These conditions provide a practical framework for understanding how belonging is created, strengthened and sustained and can be applied in any sector and workplace.
When all five conditions intersect, they create a powerful and highly effective environment of belonging.
Five Conditions of Belonging
Belonging is strengthened when shared values underpin mutual commitment, shared purpose, psychological safety and potency.
Foundation of values
At Lion & Mouse, we believe belonging is not created by trying to include everyone. It is created by building clear, values-led cultures where a wide range of people can thrive.
When the Five conditions intersect
Research suggests that belonging is strengthened when multiple cultural conditions operate together. Upon a foundation of values based on the organisational needs and processes, mutual commitment creates clarity, psychological safety enables contribution, potency reinforces value and shared purpose builds connection. When these conditions intersect, belonging becomes embedded within organisational culture. The result is stronger engagement, collaboration and sustainable performance.
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