Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion and Belonging
A consultation model tailored to your organization’s unique needs!
Inspired Consulting Group works diligently to meet YOU where YOU
are at in your DEI&B journey.
Identifying a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) consultation model that is the best fit for your organization is one of the first keys to successful DEI&B engagement and implementation. At Inspired Consulting Group, we pride ourselves on helping partners find a level of consultation that will provide a structured yet flexible approach to DEI&B consultation, enabling organizations of all different sizes, budgets, and stages of their DEI&B journey to find the best entry point and path for growth.
To this end, we offer 4 partnership tracks to support organizations in meeting their identified DEI&B goals and objectives. Each partnership track can be further customized to best meet the unique needs of any organization.
TRACK 1
Foundational Awareness and Understanding
Objective
To build foundational awareness and understanding of DEI&B principles.
Target Audience
Organizations just beginning their DEI&B journey.
Duration of Partnership
3-6 Months
Time Investment
2-4 hours / month
Features & Deliverables:
Initial DEI&B consultation and implementation.
Customized DEI&B strategy discussions with leadership and key stakeholder groups
Development of a foundational DEI&B action plan.
Foundational DEI&B assessment and recommendations report.
TRACK 2
Engagement and Strategy Development
Objective
To engage organizational leadership and develop a tailored DEI&B strategy.
Target Audience
Organizations ready to take the next step in their DEI&B efforts.
Duration of Partnership
4-9 Months
Time Investment
4-6 hours / month
Features & Deliverables:
All features of Track 1.
Support with forming and facilitating an organizational DEI&B
committee/stakeholder group.
Development of an organizational DEI&B training calendar.
Availability of “real time” consultation to address issues or concerns related to
DEI&B as they impact employees and/or customers.
TRACK 3
Implementation and Integration
Objective
To implement and integrate DEI&B principles into organizational
practices and culture.
Target Audience
Organizations committed to integrating. DEI&B into their operations and culture.
Duration of Partnership
6-12 Months
Time Investment
6-8 hours / month
Features & Deliverables:
All features of Track 1. and 2.
Quarterly DEI&B progress reviews and coaching sessions.
Comprehensive DEI&B assessment including employee surveys, policy review, and focus groups.
Assistance with the implementation of DEI&B initiatives.
Auditing of physical and/or virtual spaces for qualities and principles of DEI&B.
Auditing of policies and procedures (including workflows) for qualities and principles
of DEI&B
TRACK 4
Leadership and Sustainability
Objective
To lead and sustain DEI&B efforts internally and externally,
setting industry benchmarks.
Target Audience
Organizations aiming to be DEI&B leaders in their industry or sector.
Duration of Partnership
9-12+ Months
Time Investment
8-10 hours / month
Features & Deliverables:
All features of Track 1, 2 and 3.
Development and implementation of a long-term DEI&B vision and strategy.
Leadership coaching for embedding DEI&B into personal leadership and organizational legacy.
Consultation and technical assistance for Human Resources and Communications/
Marketing team(s) centering DEI&B efforts within departmental workflows and processes
Assistance with creating job descriptions that incorporate DEI&B principles. Development of a sourcing and hiring plan to increase DEI&B throughout all phases of
the hiring process.
Assistance with DEI&B onboarding strategy for new employees
Partnership and community engagement strategies to enhance DEI&B
impact externally.
Facilitation of meetings with stakeholder groups to identify areas of opportunity
from the perspective of the customer and the community.
DEI&B Training Library
Inspired Consulting Group has curated an ever-evolving selection of professional development offerings that can be delivered virtually or in-person to teams of all sizes. Trainings typically run for 90-minutes and include time for participant Q&A.
Authentic Leadership
Celebrating Hope and Resilience
DEI&B 101 (mini session or full length session available)
DEI&B – Identifying and Responding to Microaggressions
DEI&B – Implicit Bias Awareness
DEI&B for Hiring Managers
Grief and Loss
Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
LGBTQIA+ 101
LGBTQIA+ Allyship
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care and Practices
Leadership Role in DEI&B
Mental Health and Stigma
Motivational Interviewing for Staff
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Person First & Inclusive Language
Substance Use Disorders
Suicide Prevention
Trauma Informed Care
Front line staff -OR- Leadership version