Creating a Culture of Excellence
Organizations increasingly recognize the role that organizational culture plays in their success (or failure). This session introduces the topic of cultural excellence: what it is, barriers to, requirements for, and the foundations for building and sustaining a culture of excellence. It explores practical strategies to promote excellence through people, planning, process, and performance.
Winning the Talent War: Best Practices for Recruitment in a Competitive Landscape
In an increasingly competitive job market, attracting top talent requires strategic and innovative recruitment practices. This workshop will equip HR professionals and hiring managers with the tools and techniques needed to stand out and effectively engage potential candidates. Participants will learn how to implement targeted recruitment strategies, such as enhancing the candidate’s experience, and developing a strong employer brand which showcases your organization’s culture and values.
DEI Today: Bridging Divides and Debunking Myths in a Shifting Socio-Political Landscape
As divisions and misconceptions continue to challenge our communities, this session aims to foster understanding and promote dialogue. Join us as we discuss the latest developments in DEI initiatives, debunk common myths about DEI and learn how to advocate for relevant initiatives. Whether you are a seasoned advocate or new to DEI work, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and address the complexities of inclusion today. Together, we can build a more equitable future.
Strategies for Success with a Multi-Generational Workforce
Boomers. Millennials. Gen Zers. Generational names abound in today’s discourse. But what does it mean to be a Millennial? Or to act like a Gen Zer? This workshop provides a detailed overview of the characteristics, values and motivations of the five generations living today. By examining scenarios, participants will identify commonalities, how to bridge generational differences, and other recommendations for engaging with individuals of all ages in a productive and inclusive manner.
Retention Strategies that Work: Cultivating Talent in a Competitive
In today’s fast-paced job market, retaining top talent is as crucial as attracting it. This workshop focuses on effective retention strategies that leverage organizational culture, mentoring, and benefits to create an environment where employees want to stay and grow. This workshop will focus on sharing tools to equip your organization with insights necessary to create a thriving, productive workplace.
Creating Productive and Effective ERGs and DEI Councils
Organizations wanting to make serious gains in DEI factors need a cadre of individuals to lead and champion the effort. This workshop teaches how to identify a team of individuals to establish and implement a DEIB vision and strategic plan. This workshop will assist participants in getting their organization’s DEI work up and running and will provide troubleshooting strategies to build and keep momentum over time.
Redefining Inclusion: Embracing Neurodiversity at Work
Society is increasingly aware of neurodiversity as an often-invisible disability. A lesser-understood dimension of diversity often goes undisclosed and unacknowledged in the workplace. This workshop provides an overview of neurodivergence, defining it along social and medical models, and explores changing views toward it. Participants will learn about the relative strengths and weaknesses of the neurodivergent in the workplace and how to create equitable and inclusive environments to support neurodivergent colleagues.
Navigating Conflict: Effective Strategies for Workplace Resolution
Conflict is a natural part of any workplace, but managing it effectively is key to maintaining a productive and harmonious environment. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn essential conflict management skills to address disagreements constructively and foster a positive workplace culture. Join us to build your confidence in navigating conflict and create a more collaborative and respectful workplace where challenges are addressed proactively.
Small Slights, Big Impact: Understanding and Addressing Workplace Microaggressions
This session defines and differentiates the concepts of unconscious bias and microaggressions, exploring the interpersonal and organizational impact of these experiences. Through discussion and engaging activities participants will learn how to prevent and interrupt microaggressions and instances of unconscious bias in ways that lead to learning, growth and increased psychological safety for all involved.
Keeping the Momentum: Implementing DEI Strategic Plans
Whew! Your team thought the steps you took to develop your DEI plan were tough but now it is time to implement! This workshop with help DEI committees prepare to lead the implementation charge across their organization once the strategic plan is in place. It will also review key components that help ensure the success of DEI strategic plan implementation over time, including how to build momentum to sustain the effort.
Out & Proud: Building a Vibrant, LGBT-Inclusive Workplace
This workshop starts with a review of foundational concepts and the current language of the LGBTQIA+ community. It also explores the positive impact of creating an inclusive workplace for the LGBTQIA+ community. Topics include best practices, HR policies, pronoun usage, restrooms, and more.
Intercultural Development Inventory
As our society grows increasingly diverse and multicultural the demands on our mindsets and skills to adapt intensify. This workshop explores the Intercultural Development Continuum and Inventory, a resource to gauge and support people and organizations as they work to develop intercultural mindsets and skills. Prior to the meeting, workshop participants will receive a code to complete the Inventory and will receive their personal and confidential results at the workshop. Through small group discussions and scenarios, participants will expand their knowledge of factors that limit their effectiveness and how they can shift mindsets to increase their capacity to communicate and interact across lines of difference.
Fostering Equity and Supportive Connections in the Workplace
People express frustration at their inability to do something about inequitable and discriminatory behavior at work. This workshop explores the concept of allyship, teaching participants how to support colleagues who hold marginalized identities and advocate for organizational change. It will also provide insights and advice for equipping teams to work together effectively.
Current DEI Language and Topics
This course will provide participants with knowledge to update their lexicon of DEIB-related language. Participants will learn about the concepts and relevant “hot-button” language that impacts the workplace, including discussions about pronouns and Critical Race Theory.
Organizational Impact of Racism: Why It Still Matters
In this crucial workshop, participants will explore the ongoing impact of racism within organizations and understand why addressing it is essential for fostering a healthy, productive workplace. By examining systemic issues and their effects on employee morale, engagement, and overall performance, attendees will gain valuable insights into the importance of inclusivity.
Communicate to Connect: Why WHAT We Say Matters
Discover the transformative power of effective communication in our interactive workshop, "Words That Work." This session is designed to equip participants with essential communication skills that foster genuine connections, enhance collaboration, and drive positive outcomes in both personal and professional settings.
Supporting Colleagues in an Inequitable Workplace
People express frustration at their inability to do something about inequitable and discriminatory behavior at work. This workshop explores the concept of allyship, teaching participants how to support colleagues who hold marginalized identities and advocate for organizational change. It will also provide insights and advice for equipping teams to work together effectively.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdOytqj0vHtdI3-IoazL1Ov9oqsZf4Gpp
Effectively Engaging Communities of Color
Communities of Color continue to express frustration with organizations, including researchers, who ‘engage’ them when it meets their agenda. This workshop will help participants understand the experiences and concerns of communities of color, including the lack of connection between stated agendas and actual experience and disrespectful practices. The workshop will provide helpful guidance and tips to assist those who fully understand the importance of engaging with the communities they seek to serve.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuceCqqzMrE9RjlGGvTcYD4oboJ8q831nt
Keeping the Momentum: Implementing DEI Strategic Plans
Whew! Your team thought the steps you took to develop your DEI plan were tough but now it is time to implement! This workshop with help DEI committees prepare to lead the implementation charge across their organization once the strategic plan is in place. It will also review key components that help ensure success of DEI strategic plan implementation over time, including how to build momentum to sustain the effort.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucOqorj4uGdSXaf_sPqe0JKYR3H7nASa5
The Business Case for Belonging: Leveraging DEIB in the Workplace
Organizations that have embraced the diversity of their people have the positive results to prove the value of their DEIB efforts. This workshop explores the data and evidence around the business benefits of a workplace that centers a culture of inclusion and belonging. We will also explore common barriers as well as best practices to implementing meaningful DEIB efforts.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkf-uspjMuHtVFfwDScsGYDgq6mMEP7Xpr
Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Employees
Organizations often say they would like a more diverse workforce but claim it is impossible to achieve when their existing recruitment, hiring and retention practices fail to produce change. This workshop will teach best practices for recruitment, hiring and retention of diverse employees. It will also explore steps organizations can take to improve the sense of inclusion and belonging, thus helping to retain employees, increase productivity and the overall success of the organization.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrce2srT4tE9PIrP8teBZZ875C_2TSbH2T
The Four Levels of Racism: Exploring the Impact
Racism plays out across various levels in a person’s life, affecting the options available to them and the choices they make. This workshop explores the relationship between privilege and power and the four levels at which racism operates. Participants will explore examples and scenarios of each of the four levels with focus on preventing and interrupting the perpetuation of racism.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvf-qprTktGtbYP0WrI091ZzbRF8ju-Rw8
Creating Productive and Effective DEI Councils & Committees
Organizations wanting to make serious gains in DEI factors need a cadre of individuals to lead and champion the effort. This workshop teaches how to identify a team of individuals to establish and implement a DEIB vision and strategic plan. This workshop will assist participants in getting their organization’s DEI work up and running and will provide trouble shooting strategies to build and keep momentum over time.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlduqhqj8uGNAzDASJx9os-qmny53xR1hH
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Society is increasingly aware of neurodiversity as an often-invisible disability. A lesser-understood dimension of diversity, it often goes undisclosed and unacknowledged in the workplace. This workshop provides an overview of neurodivergence, defining it along social and medical models and explores changing views toward it. Participants will learn about the relative strengths and weakness of the neurodivergent in the workplace and how to create equitable and inclusive environments to support neurodivergent colleagues.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdOuvqDItGdOMWe31fgJFKuydwjAMtiXf
Creating a Culture of Excellence
Organizations increasingly recognize the role that organizational culture plays in their success (or failure). This session introduces the topic of cultural excellence: what it is, barriers to, requirements for and the foundations for building and sustaining a culture of excellence. It explores practical strategies to promote excellence through people, planning, process and performance.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldOGgqTIjHdPNtSPsCcAbe0V64PjUM6W5
Creating LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Workplaces: Pronouns, Policies, and More
This workshop starts with a review of foundational concepts and current language of the LGBTQIA+ community. It also explores the positive impact of creating an inclusive workplace for the LGBTQIA+ community. Topics include best practices, HR policies, pronoun usage, restrooms and more.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
more. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElceihqzItE9zN7EGUinfyUt-54SzcNfCD
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Conflict and Communication in the Workplace
Many people want to confront biased and discriminatory behavior but fear the conversations will fail, backfire or make things worse. This workshop provides practical tools and practice that will help participants hold difficult conversations and manage conflict, specifically in diverse environments. The workshop frames conflict as an opportunity to learn and grow rather than as source of disconnection and isolation. Participants will learn how communication affects conflict, explore theories of intent and impact, and gain a solid understanding of perception and cultural differences. Through discussion and small group activities, participants will take away specific skills and strategies for workplace environments and situations.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocOmqqD0vEt2zMs2IOK1H1yCp_bf-h-Ut
Current DEI Language and Topics: Pronouns, the Diversity Wheel, and Critical Race Theory
This course will provide participants knowledge to update their lexicon of DEIB-related language. Participants will learn about the concepts and relevance “hot-button” language that impacts the workplace, including discussions about pronouns and Critical Race Theory.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrfu-gpzMoH9PWmegX-sjKODMR2B3ibOMz
Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and Racial Identity Theory
As our society grows increasingly diverse and multicultural the demands on our mindsets and skills to adapt intensify. This workshop explores the Intercultural Development Continuum and Inventory, a resource to gauge and support people and organizations as they work to develop intercultural mindsets and skills. Prior to meeting, workshop participants will receive a code to complete the Inventory and will receive their personal and confidential results at the workshop. Through small group discussions and scenarios, participants will expand their knowledge of factors that limit their effectiveness and how they can shift mindsets to increase their capacity to communicate and interact across lines of difference.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpf-CrrTojE9cqfr1H83wOhsMGbrY5-RUT
Five Generations In one Room: Leveraging an Intergenerational Workplace for Success
Boomers. Millennials. Gen Zers. Generational names abound in today’s discourse. But what does it mean to be a Millennial? Or to act like a Gen Zer? This workshop provides a detailed overview of the characteristics, values and motivations of the five generations living today. By examining scenarios, participants will identify commonalities, how to bridge generational differences, and other recommendations for engaging with individuals of all ages in a productive and inclusive manner.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcumrrTkjGdEHfCLPdCLznaivwPpF_n4J
1001 Paper Cuts: Unconscious Bias & Microaggressions
This session defines and differentiate the concepts of unconscious bias and microaggressions, exploring the interpersonal and organizational impact of these experiences. Through discussion and engaging activities participants will learn how to prevent and interrupt microaggressions and instances of unconscious bias in ways that lead to learning, growth and increased psychological safety for all involved.
2 hours ($160 per participant)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdeyprjkpGtzGzWZtndY-QprPle5zllKd
Book Discussion Group - "small great things" by Jodi Picoult
Join us as we examine race, prejudice, privilege, and justice. This novel tells the story of Ruth, a very experienced African American labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital. Ruth is told that she cannot tend to a newborn whose parents are white supremacists and don’t want Ruth to touch their baby. The next day, the child goes into cardiac distress while Ruth is by herself in the nursery. She hesitates before performing CPR and is eventually charged with a major crime. What will be Ruth’s fate?
Book Discussions are facilitated by trained experts in the field and cost only $10 per person.
The Business Case for Belonging: Leveraging DEIB in the Workplace
Length and Price: 2 hours ($160 per participant)
Organizations that have embraced the diversity of their people have the positive results to prove the value of their DEIB efforts. This workshop explores the data and evidence around the business benefits of a workplace that centers a culture of inclusion and belonging. We will also explore common barriers as well as best practices to implementing meaningful DEIB efforts.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucO2uqT0pGNfupgx82kD-mKSDd5052XEm
Supporting Colleagues in an Inequitable Workplace
Length and Price: 2 hours ($160 per participant)
People express frustration at their inability to do something about inequitable and discriminatory behavior at work. This workshop explores the concept of allyship, teaching participants how to support colleagues who hold marginalized identities and advocate for organizational change. It will also provide insights and advice for equipping teams to work together effectively.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcOCgqj8iH9MyCpL6mn0XoShkfi2R2M3D
Effectively Engaging Communities of Color
Length and Price: 90 minutes ($120 per participant)
Communities of Color continue to express frustration with organizations, including researchers, who ‘engage’ them when it meets their agenda. This workshop will help participants understand the experiences and concerns of communities of color, including the lack of connection between stated agendas and actual experience and disrespectful practices. The workshop will provide helpful guidance and tips to assist those who fully understand the importance of engaging with the communities they seek to serve.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpdOuvqDovEtNtAN_dBmnakmngM0LavgDU
Keeping the Momentum: Implementing DEI Strategic Plans
Length and Price: 90 minutes ($120 per participant)
Whew! Your team thought the steps you took to develop your DEI plan were tough but now it is time to implement! This workshop with help DEI committees prepare to lead the implementation charge across their organization once the strategic plan is in place. It will also review key components that help ensure success of DEI strategic plan implementation over time, including how to build momentum to sustain the effort.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcuGurjwvG9eu8qUCg2gNJvchdDCRKHo5
Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Employees
Length and Price: 2 hours ($160 per participant)
Organizations often say they would like a more diverse workforce but claim it is impossible to achieve when their existing recruitment, hiring and retention practices fail to produce change. This workshop will teach best practices for recruitment, hiring and retention of diverse employees. It will also explore steps organizations can take to improve the sense of inclusion and belonging, thus helping to retain employees, increase productivity and the overall success of the organization.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc-6tqDwuE9OyS7JnGD0zKeZICQSLSnEt
The Four Levels of Racism: Exploring the Impact
Length and Price: 2 hours ($160 per participant)
Racism plays out across various levels in a person’s life, affecting the options available to them and the choices they make. This workshop explores the relationship between privilege and power and the four levels at which racism operates. Participants will explore examples and scenarios of each of the four levels with focus on preventing and interrupting the perpetuation of racism.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoc--hqz0jGNYjuSCwc5bwlURrBGX_LXlA
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Length and Price: 2 hours ($160 per participant)
Society is increasingly aware of neurodiversity as an often-invisible disability. A lesser-understood dimension of diversity, it often goes undisclosed and unacknowledged in the workplace. This workshop provides an overview of neurodivergence, defining it along social and medical models and explores changing views toward it. Participants will learn about the relative strengths and weakness of the neurodivergent in the workplace and how to create equitable and inclusive environments to support neurodivergent colleagues.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rce6qpj4tEtRODw1UAwAiKT-tWOErp1pw
Creating Productive and Effective DEI Councils & Committees
Length and Price: 90 minutes ($120 per participant)
Organizations wanting to make serious gains in DEI factors need a cadre of individuals to lead and champion the effort. This workshop teaches how to identify a team of individuals to establish and implement a DEIB vision and strategic plan. This workshop will assist participants in getting their organization’s DEI work up and running and will provide trouble shooting strategies to build and keep momentum over time.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcuqqqDooGdwpktH68OIcSbcUN692wMHC
Creating a Culture of Excellence
Length and Price: 2 hours ($160 per participant)
Organizations increasingly recognize the role that organizational culture plays in their success (or failure). This session introduces the topic of cultural excellence: what it is, barriers to, requirements for and the foundations for building and sustaining a culture of excellence. It explores practical strategies to promote excellence through people, planning, process and performance.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduitqDwvHNb-lu1eUYMhNv4Go7rYkt3s
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Conflict and Communication in the Workplace
Length and Price: 2 hours ($160 per participant)
Many people want to confront biased and discriminatory behavior but fear the conversations will fail, backfire or make things worse. This workshop provides practical tools and practice that will help participants hold difficult conversations and manage conflict, specifically in diverse environments. The workshop frames conflict as an opportunity to learn and grow rather than as source of disconnection and isolation. Participants will learn how communication affects conflict, explore theories of intent and impact, and gain a solid understanding of perception and cultural differences. Through discussion and small group activities, participants will take away specific skills and strategies for workplace environments and situations.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudOypqD4uGtCpjjBfJ8doWFxTp59uwvhT
Five Generations In one Room: Leveraging an Intergenerational Workplace for Success
Length and Price: 90 minutes ($120 per participant)
Boomers. Millennials. Gen Zers. Generational names abound in today’s discourse. But what does it mean to be a Millennial? Or to act like a Gen Zer? This workshop provides a detailed overview of the characteristics, values and motivations of the five generations living today. By examining scenarios, participants will identify commonalities, how to bridge generational differences, and other recommendations for engaging with individuals of all ages in a productive and inclusive manner.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucO2vrz0tGtZq0ak1FBEOLj1Uy5AskNRA
Current DEI Language and Topics: Pronouns, the Diversity Wheel, and Critical Race Theory
Length and Price: 90 minutes ($120 per participant)
This course will provide participants knowledge to update their lexicon of DEIB-related language. Participants will learn about the concepts and relevance “hot-button” language that impacts the workplace, including discussions about pronouns and Critical Race Theory.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMude-urj4pHdIDZorRaQWrpTJ1HP92CPDR
1001 Paper Cuts: Unconscious Bias & Microaggressions
Length and Price: 2 hours ($160 per participant)
This session defines and differentiate the concepts of unconscious bias and microaggressions, exploring the interpersonal and organizational impact of these experiences. Through discussion and engaging activities participants will learn how to prevent and interrupt microaggressions and instances of unconscious bias in ways that lead to learning, growth and increased psychological safety for all involved.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucO-uqj4vE9BV0SYrsn9Wx6hQTkDBfy6
Creating LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Workplaces: Pronouns, Policies, and More
Length and Price: 2 hours ($160 per participant)
This workshop starts with a review of foundational concepts and current language of the LGBTQIA+ community. It also explores the positive impact of creating an inclusive workplace for the LGBTQIA+ community. Topics include best practices, HR policies, pronoun usage, restrooms and more.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElfuuqrTgtGtfrL3X4BBZBjdfdjCezzKO_