
TRAINING

Company culture, workplace systems, and employee behavior are interdependent. Behavior can change the culture; the culture can change behavior. Our workshops and immersive experiences are designed to promote inclusive interactions between employees and build a culture of respect and dignity.

A Systems Approach to Diversity and Inclusion
This workshop looks at diversity and inclusion through the prism of organizational culture, societal norms, implicit biases, behavioral expectations, workplace systems, and personal beliefs. Many companies address each issue individually. We see them as interconnected parts.
Session Purposes
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Present the business case for measuring more than head counts.
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Describe each component and the role it plays in creating a sustainable inclusion and diversity strategy.
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Leverage resources for achieving your D&I goals.
Developing an Inclusive Mindset
Inclusion is more than a word -- it is a mindset. It is synonymous with having an equitable workplace, personal and team success, and dynamic leadership. An inclusive mindset consists of five characteristics which when combined lead to new possibilities, greater creativity, innovative solutions, and increased performance. It is fundamental to building an environment in which people feel safe, engaged, and acknowledged for their contributions.
Session Purposes
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Define an inclusive mindset as it applies to the workplace culture, team dynamics, and employee engagement.
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Unpack the characteristics of an inclusive mindset.
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Provide steps for building an inclusive mindset.
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Build a foundation for creating and sustaining an inclusive work environment.


Bridging the Gender Communication Abyss: Increasing Communication Effectiveness
This lively session examines unconscious biases and the way they influence communication and interactions in the workplace. Communication effectiveness leads to increased individual, team, and organizational success. It helps reduce the “invisible” barriers to career advancement that often occur due to miscommunication.
Session Purposes
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Identify communication differences.
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Build awareness regarding the impact communication differences have on behavioral expectations.
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Identify common scenarios in which communication differences limit equal access to opportunities.
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Develop techniques for managing and leveraging these differences.
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Increase appreciation for these differences.