Training & Workshop Descriptions

Diversity 101 takes a historical and legislative look at how Diversity evolved in the United States. Team members will learn about the various conceptions, manifestations, and definitions of Diversity. They will also learn how to become a champion of workplace Diversity. Schedule Now

Equity 101 provides team members with an understanding of how historical inequitable practices have resulted in modern-day marginalization. Team members will learn the conceptions, manifestations, and definitions of Equity. They will also learn how to become a champion of workplace Equity. Schedule Now

Inclusion 101 explores the numerous accounts of exclusion throughout history and how these acts have impacted us today. Team members will learn about modern-day barriers to inclusion and strategies for becoming a champion of Inclusion through language and behavior. Schedule Now

Belonging is a complex term that has different meanings for different people. The interconnectedness of its social, emotional, and physical concepts can be difficult to identify. Yet, we know that shared emotions connect people to objects and places, and shared sentiments bring people together and foster greater satisfaction and well-being. This session introduces participants to belongingness and how belongingness serves as a long-term outcome that promotes and sustains inclusion. Schedule Now

In-group favoritism and out-group ostracization have profound effects on Belongingness. While each of us has intersectional identities, our identity narratives reflect who we believe we are and who we desire to be. These narratives also connect us to or separate us from others who do not align with our identities. There are emotional investments in belonging and being attached to particular places, spaces, objects, and social commonalities, and the identity we attribute to or desire for these. This session introduces participants to in-group/out-group identities and how to leverage these identities to foster the environment they seek. Schedule Now

Inclusive Language discusses the guiding principles to speaking inclusively. Team members also learn about embedded metaphors and stereotypes, as well as the origins of certain terms. They will also discover Alternatives to common terms that have come to be seen as marginalizing. Schedule Now

 Listening Circles are ongoing opportunities for participants to come together and share thoughts, emotions, and experiences. This is a safe, judgment-free space where participants can feel heard, valued, and affirmed by their colleagues. Open session as needed. Schedule Now

  Multigenerational Microaggression provides insight into the generational cohorts in the workforce today. We learn about scientific and historical events that the shifted perspectives of age and how those perspectives color our view of older and younger workers today. We discover strategies to mitigate age-based discrimination and Microaggression. To learn more about DE&I matters related to Age, click here. Or to bring this training to your organization, click Schedule Now

  Sexual Orientation Microaggression provides us with a historical journey of sexual identity and expression, social and legal restrictions, and stereotypical perceptions that lend to discriminatory beliefs. We learn about the impact of Sexual Orientation Microaggression and how to combat this behavior.  To learn more about DE&I matters related to Sexual Orientation, click here. Or to bring this training to your organization, click Schedule Now

 Religious Microaggression explores the various types of Microaggressions that people of faith, or people of no faith, experience based on their belief or lack thereof. We learn about historic religious legislation and how these acts continue to negatively impact religious minorities in the workplace. We also learn strategies to combat microaggression related to religion.  To learn more about DE&I matters related to Religion, click here. Or to bring this training to your organization, click Schedule Now

  Ability Microaggression discusses the scientific, religious, and legislative perspectives of people with disabilities and how these perspectives impacted how this group is treated today. We learn about examples of disability microaggression, their negative impact, and how to become more aware of our prejudices so we can combat them.  To learn more about DE&I matters related to Ability, click here. Or to bring this training to your organization, click Schedule Now

  Racial Microaggression explores the origins of Race, its conceptions, definition, associated stereotypes, and the various types of Racial Microaggression. We learn some examples of Racial Microaggression, its impact, and how to mitigate this behavior.  To learn more about DE&I matters related to Race, click here. Or to bring this training to your organization, click Schedule Now

Gender Microaggression is an exploration of the definition, origins, expressions, and constructs of Gender where we discover how certain perceptions incite Stereotypes, Discrimination, and Microaggression. We also learn about the impact of Gender Microaggression and how to combat this behavior.  To learn more about DE&I matters related to Gender, click here. Or to bring this training to your organization, click Schedule Now

  Values provides a space for leaders to identify core values that impact their approach to leadership and their teams. Leaders discover how to leverage their values and beliefs in equitable and inclusive ways. Schedule Now

Centering allows leaders to recognize how their backgrounds and experiences influence personal perspectives. They identify ways in which these perspectives can marginalize team members from under-represented groups. Schedule Now

Leadership allows leaders to discover or identify their leadership style and how this style impacts their team members, especially historically under-resourced groups. Leaders explore strategies to leading from a place of equity and inclusion. Schedule Now

Psychological Safety discusses the core concepts of creating a psychologically safe workplace for all team members. Leaders will learn strategies to employ these concepts in ways that align with their values and leadership style. Schedule Now

Creating a Culturally Equitable Workplace is the culmination of the previous training where leaders assemble strategies to craft the culture they seek in their respective departments. It is an opportunity to create a blueprint with the goal of a more culturally equitable workplace. Schedule Now

 Becoming a Mentor takes leaders on a deep dive into becoming inclusive and effective mentors. Leaders will learn strategies to overcome the challenges that cause workplace mentoring to fail. Schedule Now 

Defining Diversity provides HR/DE&I personnel with best practices and proven strategies to define what Diversity means to their organization and to them personally. HR/DE&I personnel explore the various types of social constructs, beliefs, and backgrounds that constitute Diversity in their context. They also engage with research and data analysis to make meaningful demographic determinations. Schedule Now

 Building in Metrics for Diversity Goals is an opportunity for HR/DE&I personnel to create or embed tools that provide quantifiable measures to track Diversity initiative success. HR/DE&I personnel will craft a rubric for building metrics utilizing multiple components of the Human Resource process.  Schedule Now

Holistic Hiring Process is an opportunity for HR/DE&I personnel to craft an inclusive and equitable hiring process that aligns with their personal style and the company’s goals. They will conduct position inventories, job description wording, talent sourcing, the interview process, and pay disparities, among other things. Schedule Now

Setting Realistic Diversity Goals employs case studies to assist HR/DE&I personnel in identifying and setting diversity goals. HR/DE&I personnel will explore comparative data within their organization, the immediate community, their sector(s), their market, and nationwide to hone in on the demographic of choice. Schedule Now

 Educating and Training takes a deep dive into strategies for developing inclusive and equitable learning and development efforts. This workshop assists HR professionals in crafting a learning plan for their organization. Schedule Now

Securing Top-Down Support addresses the barriers HR representatives face when attempting to pitch initiatives to upper management or C-Suite members. This workshop provides best practices for crafting your pitch and approach. Schedule Now

 Race, Racism, & Anti-Racism takes a deep dive into the Scientific, Religious, and Scholastic origins of the concept of Race. It traces the influence these concepts had on the evolution of Racism and its effect on victims and perpetrators alike. Participants also learn how to employ Anti-Racist thoughts and behaviors to mitigate prejudice, discrimination, and racism.  Schedule Now

 Systemic Racism explores the individual and collective components of systemic and structural racism throughout the United States. Participants will learn about the impact these practices had and continue to have on Black, Indigenous, People of Color. Schedule Now 

 Becoming an Ally engages team members’ concepts and misconceptions of what a true ally is. Team members will learn about various allies throughout history and today. They will also learn about the multiple types of Allies and how to become one. Schedule Now

 As teachers and administrators who are deeply devoted to the success of every one of your students, you would agree that a culturally equitable classroom and school campus are essential. The goal in this type of environment is to respect diversity, engage the motivation of all students, create a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment, derive teaching practices from across disciplines and cultures, and promote equitable learning.  Schedule Now

  The “achievement gap”, the “digital divide”, the “school-to-prison pipeline” have all been leveraged as calls to action for educators, administrators, and philanthropists alike. We’ve thrown billions of dollars at each of these issues and many more, yet students of color continue to miss the academic mark. Schools across the U.S. attempt to tackle this evasive phenomenon but have been met with minimal success. This is a complex issue and the answers are not clear. One thing we know however is in order to navigate the future we must have a full understanding of how we got to the present. In this webinar, we will discuss the present-day implications of historical educational legislation. We will explore persistent beliefs and practices that create barriers for students of color. And we will discover strategies and actionable steps for creating a classroom where all students can succeed. Schedule Now