Team building is one of the most important jobs for any manager. After all, unified and collaborative teams are exponentially more powerful than any one person alone. And one of the best ways for managers to bring teams together is by emphasizing communication and team-building activities.

Many employers have committed to better representation and diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. While there are many ways to approach this challenge, talking about the goal is only the first step. These commitments must be followed by action. Fortunately, diversity and inclusion best practices are available to organizations that want to create real change. 

Crises can strike at any time and in many forms — a financial crisis, natural disaster, business disruption, or even political upheaval. No matter how talented or prepared your organization is, you need strong leadership during a crisis if you want to emerge safely on the other side.