Civility Management Solutions
Civility First

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Click-to-Copy Comms Snippets for Civility First

Paste these into your internal email, Slack, Teams, newsletters, or leadership talking points.

Campaign Launch Email (Internal)

Subject:
Let’s Make Respect the Standard – August is National Civility Month

Body:
Hi Team,

August is National Civility Month, and we’re launching our Civility First campaign to help build a culture of respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Download the Executive Toolkit
Encourage your leader to sign the CEO Civility Pledge
Participate in weekly challenges, reflections, and team shoutouts!

Let’s commit to building a more civil, connected workplace—together.

— [Your Name/Org]

Slack / Teams Message Blurbs

Blurb 1:

? August is National Civility Month! We’re launching a 4-week campaign aimed at fostering more empathy, respect, and accountability in our daily work. Check out the Civility First toolkit: [link]

Blurb 2:

? Civility check-in: “What’s one small habit that makes your team feel heard?” Share yours below. ? #CivilityMatters2025

Blurb 3:

? Don’t forget to shout out someone showing civility in action this week—listening deeply, sharing credit, or showing up with respect. Use the Kudos Wall in [Insert Location].

Weekly Talking Point

Week 1: Respect

Theme: Respect is a Daily Practice
“This week, we’re focusing on the small behaviors that shape a respectful team. Respect isn’t just about policies—it’s in how we pause before reacting, how we speak to one another, and how we show we’re listening. Let’s all commit to one civility habit this week.”

✅ Reflection Question: How do you know when someone feels heard on your team?

Week 2: Repair & Accountability

Talking Point: “This week, we’re focusing on what it means to repair trust when something goes wrong. In any team, missteps and misunderstandings happen—but what matters most is how we respond. Accountability isn’t about blame—it’s about owning impact and choosing growth.”

✅ Reflection Question: When is the last time someone’s apology made a real difference to you at work?
✅ Mini Action: Try this civility habit: Acknowledge harm when it happens. Repair before you move forward.

Week 3: Voice & Inclusion

Talking Point: “Respect shows up in how we create space for every voice. This week, we’re exploring how inclusion and civility work together. Making people feel seen, heard, and safe to contribute is one of the most powerful forms of leadership.”

✅ Reflection Question: What’s one way we can make sure quieter voices are heard during meetings or decisions?
✅ Mini Action: Use names when inviting people into discussions. Pause, then ask: ‘What do you think, [Name]?’

Week 4: Leadership Reflection

Talking Point: “As we close out National Civility Month, this week is about leadership. Not just by title—but by behavior. Whether you manage people or not, how you show up shapes your team. Civility is a form of leadership we all have access to.”

✅ Reflection Question: What’s one civility habit you’re taking with you beyond this month?
✅ Mini Action: Fill out your Leadership Behavior Scorecard or share a quick story about civility in action with your team.

Town Hall Opener Script (2–3 Minutes)

Host a kickoff or wrap-up town hall to show executive support and energize teams.

✅ 10-minute facilitation guide
✅ Welcome message from leadership
✅ Why Civility First + toolkit intro
✅ Optional poll or team shoutout prompt

“August is National Civility Month, and we’re using this time to reflect on what kind of workplace we want to build. Civility isn’t just about being nice—it’s about building trust, addressing harm, and making room for every voice. Over the next few weeks, you’ll see tools and prompts to help us put civility into action. Let’s lead by example.”

Social Caption [SAMPLE]

Option 1:

August is #NationalCivilityMonth.
At [Company Name], we believe civility isn’t a soft skill—it’s a leadership standard. We’ve launched a month-long campaign to bring empathy, accountability, and respectful communication to the center of our culture.
#CivilityFirst #CivilityMatters2025 #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture

Sample Weekly Themes (Calendar Overview)

Week Theme Sample Activity
Week 1 Respect as a Habit Share a civility habit you use daily
Week 2 Repair & Accountability Discuss “how we repair harm” in team huddle
Week 3 Voice & Inclusion Use a flashcard prompt in a meeting
Week 4 Leadership Reflection Complete the Civility Scorecard + team debrief

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