FAQ
Frequently asked questions
DEI 101
With so much emphasis being placed on diversity, equity and inclusion it can often be confusing to understand what all the different terms and definitions are and why they are important. DEI principles apply to every organization and geographic area regardless of demographic make-up. In this workshop you will learn:
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An overview of DEI
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The relationship between diversity, equity and inclusion
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Why organizations and communities need to focus on DEI
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How to integrate DEI into programs and services
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Tools and resources to help you learn more about DEI and assess where your organization/community is on the DEI journey
Workshop available as 1-, 2- or 4-hour session.
Unconscious or Implicit Bias Training
Everyone has unconscious biases. They are a natural part of who we are. The challenge is to identify those biases so we can elevate our cultural intelligence to make fair decisions. In this workshop you will enhance your cultural intelligence by learning:
- What unconscious or implicit bias is
- Understand why bias matters
- Recognize different sources of unconscious bias
- How to identify bias in your organization and/or community
- Practical strategies and tools to disrupt bias individually and within your organization or community
Workshop available as 1-, 2- or 4-hour session.
Use Cultural intelligence to Succeed in a Globalized, Multi-Cultural World
You are probably aware of IQ and EQ but have you heard of CQ® or Cultural Intelligence? Cultural Intelligence is the ability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations. Research shows that diverse teams outperform homogeneous teams when cultural intelligence is high. But when cultural intelligence is low, diverse teams experience lower levels of productivity and effectiveness. This workshop focuses on how to assess and improve your effectiveness in working with diverse teams or situations. In this workshop you will enhance your cultural intelligence by learning:
- What cultural Intelligence is
- Why CQ is important in your organization and community
- How individual values are a link to understanding cultural differences
- Four capabilities that increase cultural intelligence (drive, knowledge, action and strategy)
- Practical strategies to improve how you lead and work with diverse teams to enhance productivity and effectiveness
- Tools and resources available to help you lead a culturally diverse workforce or team
Create and Implement a DEI Strategy
If you’ve been tasked with implementing DEI strategies in your organization or community this workshop will help you develop a plan that you can easily implement. You will learn:
- How to create a vision for DEI
- A 4-phase model for implementing a DEI strategy
- Phase I: Inclusive Leadership
- Phase 2: Culture and Behaviors
- Phase 3: Quality of Life and Well Being
- Phase 4: Advocacy and Education
- How to seamlessly integrate your DEI strategy into an existing strategic plan
- How to weave the thread of equity through all programs, processes and communications