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What is Culturally Intelligent Communication? Introducing the LISTEN Framework

In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to communicate across cultural boundaries is not just a valuable skill—it’s a necessity. But what exactly does it mean to communicate in a culturally intelligent way? And more importantly, how can we develop this skill? This post aims to explore these questions and introduce a practical tool to enhance your intercultural communication skills—the LISTEN framework.

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Dayton Public Schools HR Transformation Project

The Dayton Public Schools HR Transformation Project Transparency Page is designed to openly share progress, outline our collaborative efforts with Socius Strategies, and address community questions. It’s a commitment to transparency and inclusivity in improving the HR department.

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How to DRIVE Change

Revolutionize your workplace with our DRIVE framework – a strategic, data-driven approach to foster real inclusion and diversity, turning aspirations into impactful, lasting organizational change.

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What is humanized pedagogy, and why is it important?

Discover how engineering education is undergoing a transformative shift, prioritizing humanity over technicality. This article delves into the critical need to humanize the learning environment, reduce stress, and promote inclusivity, offering insights into a more equitable and supportive future for all engineering students.

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Why do we need to reflect on positionality?

Explore the transformative potential of self-awareness through positionality. This article underscores the importance of recognizing and reflecting on our power, privilege, and identity to dismantle oppressive systems, fostering inclusivity and equity for all.

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How to Practice Systems Thinking for Systemic Change

This article uncovers the systematic oppression faced by traditionally marginalized groups in engineering. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and dismantling these systems through a systems-thinking approach, offering hope for creating inclusive learning environments. Download a PDF Resource.

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Adopting a Teenager from Foster Care: A Journey Fueled by Love and Purpose

Embarking on the journey of adopting a child from Texas’ foster care system is no small feat. It’s a path filled with challenges, emotions, and moments of doubt. However, as I navigated through this transformative experience, I stumbled upon a profound reminder of why I chose this path in the first place: love and the urgent need to be part of the solution.

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Seeking Guest Writers & Content Creators

If you love writing, have a way of making complex things easy to understand, and are deeply knowledgeable about topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, then I might have an opportunity for you! I am seeking guest writers and content creators!

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Try this tool: What else might be true?

One of the most popular tools I share with people is what I call the What else might be true? Five-finger countdown. In this post, I’ll share with you where the tool came from, when to use it, and why it works to help you in many aspects of life. 

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Interview on ASEE TV

During the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference in Baltimore in June 2023, Dr. Christina Alson and I were interviewed by ASEE TV. Check out the interview!

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Communications Manager

We seek someone passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to join our team as a communications manager! If you have a savvy way with words that can motivate, connect, and inspire and an eagerness to help a small, mission-focused business grow and scale impact, then we need you!

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