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inducting

Inducting is the act of introducing a person into an organization, role, or office through a formal process known as induction. The term derives from the verb induct, which comes from Latin inducere, meaning to lead or bring in. In organizational settings, inducting a new member involves acquainting them with the group’s structure, culture, policies, and responsibilities, and may include a ceremonial or symbolic component.

A typical inducting process is planned by human resources or a membership committee and may include several

Contexts for inducting include professional associations, corporations, governments or military units, educational institutions, sports clubs, and

Related concepts include orientation, onboarding, and induction ceremonies. While induction often refers to a formal ceremony,

elements.
These
can
include
an
invitation
or
confirmation
of
membership,
an
orientation
session,
a
review
of
rules,
codes
of
conduct,
and
duties;
assignment
of
a
sponsor
or
mentor;
provision
of
access
to
relevant
systems
and
resources;
completion
of
required
trainings
or
certifications;
and
a
formal
confirmation
of
membership,
sometimes
marked
by
a
ceremony
or
rite.
fraternal
or
civic
organizations.
The
main
purposes
are
to
facilitate
socialization,
convey
expectations,
legitimize
membership,
and
accelerate
integration
and
performance.
Induction
can
also
serve
as
a
formal
signal
to
others
that
the
individual
has
entered
a
recognized
role.
orientation
and
onboarding
emphasize
practical
introduction
and
ongoing
integration.
Criticisms
of
inducting
practices
may
include
variability
in
quality,
potential
gatekeeping,
or
the
perception
of
performative
rituals
without
substantive
support.