BUILDING INCLUSIVE COLLABORATIVE TEAMS
CREATING AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE
The ultimate prize goes to the teams and organizations that create a culture where people with different perspectives, experiences and styles feel they belong and can thrive. For us, different means not like the dominant coalition. There are two angles to creating such a culture. On the one hand, we can help employees with different perspectives understand how to thrive in the organization, take control of their careers and not lose themselves along the way. On the other hand, we can help leaders and teams engage in more collaborative conversations so the best ideas surface.
MANAGERS WHO CREATE INCLUSIVE CULTURES
We can help managers understand what they need to do, and not do, on a daily basis to create a truly inclusive environment where trust and collaboration are the norm.
We help managers understand the impact they are having, and intervene in productive ways to build greater trust. We have multiple tools at our disposal for achieving the above – from storyboards to individual feedback and coaching.
HELPING WOMEN ADVANCE, STICK, AND THRIVE
Women often miss the rules of the game for managing their careers. For example, they miss the networking and sponsorship. They also miss the value of peer confidantes. We have a formula for solving these challenges. We bring groups together to build camaraderie, share experiences, understand what to do to have greater impact in the organization, and take back control of their careers. We also coach individual talent at key turning points in their careers. While our primary experience has been with women, we have found that the process works with any group that feels marginalized.