Understanding Implicit Bias

Generally sequenced as the first training, participants will:

• Begin developing a common understanding of DEI terminology

• Understand how implicit bias is formed and informed by our upbringing 

• Understand how implicit bias impacts the world around us

Gatekeeping: Understanding Our Individual Power in Supporting Equity

This training is suggested for groups further along in their DEI practice, or have completed previous training sessions with us. Participants will:

• Understand what gatekeeping looks like 

• Identify policies, practices, etc. that prevent or encourage diverse groups when accessing your organization

• Identify how everyone within the organization has power and influence over gatekeeping

• Identify personal and organizational action steps to increase access

Equitable Hiring Practices

This training is suggested for groups further along in their DEI practice, or who have completed the Implicit Bias and Gatekeeping training sessions with us.  Participants will:

• Understand what you mean when you say "hiring process" 

• Develop skill in critically examining your hiring process

• Begin examining an aspect of your hiring process for bias

Microaggressions: Identifying, Interrupting, and Holding Ourselves Accountable

Participants will:

• Understand what a microaggression is, and its impact 

• Learn and practice tools to interrupt microaggressions

• Learn how to receive feedback after committing a microaggression

Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)

The Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®) is a rigorously evaluated tool that measures individual and group cultural competence.  It is utilized globally in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, as well as secondary and higher education.  

Morgain MacDonald is a Qualified Administrator of the IDI.  This training includes administration of the assessment to the organization, as well as a 90-minunte group profile debrief session.

Allyship Identity Development

This training is suggested for groups further along in their DEI practice, or who have completed the Implicit Bias and Gatekeeping training sessions with us.  Participants will:

• Define our own areas of privilege

• Understand Identity Development as it relates to our privilege

• Identify, as an individual, where you are on the Allyship Identity Model continuum

Executive Coaching

Implementing DEI in your organization puts you at the cutting edge. It also means traditional resources are less effective. We partner with C-Suite and executives navigating the challenges and strategy necessary for widespread systems change. Whether you are at the start of your personal DEI journey, or moving your entire organization through this transition, we are here to support your growth.

Topics Include:

• Human Resources

• Performance and Accountability

• Change Management

• Strategic Planning

• DEI Systems Implementation

• Coaching Staff and Team Development

Organizational Development

DEI work changes the way organizations evaluate performance, implement systems and regulations, and even supervisory practices. Excellence is every organization’s top priority, and we provide tools for management to identify and develop talent in new ways. We offer internal DEI audits to examine the impact of existing policies and procedures, and have an emphasis on actionable recommendations so you can start implementation right away.

Topics Include:

• Hiring Practices

• Performance Reviews and Feedback

• Running Effective Meetings

• Stakeholder Interviews

• HR/Employee Policy Review