Resources
There is much to learn about equity in education, the workforce, and in our communities. We are each on a journey of discovery, and here we share resources from our journey to help others on theirs.
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We are in the business of change, and thus we aim to be generous with our content – providing valuable tools that expand awareness and initiate action. We hope you use our tools to improve equity, access, and diversity in education and the workforce.
How to practice stewardship instead of gatekeeping
What are group norms or shared agreements? (And why are they important?)
How to become an inclusive leader: Reflection and Discussion Guide
How to give self-efficacy boosting feedback
Nontraditional Careers in CTE and STEM
How to Design a Workshop (with Equity and Inclusion in Mind)
What is positionality?
What is a SWOT analysis?
What is a SOAR analysis?
Best Practices in Virtual Learning
Awareness to Action Alliance
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Webinars
A Conversation on Belonging and Authenticity with Women in Technology
In this post I share takeaways, strategies, and resources from a conversation with women in technology on belonging, authenticity, and support. Access the resources and watch the webinar.
Best Practices for Recruiting Students into Nontraditional STEM and CTE Programs and Pathways
Recruiting nontraditional students into STEM and CTE programs and pathways can be a significant challenge. Understanding the root causes is crucial to sustainable change; however, recruitment remains one of the biggest hurdles to participation. In this workshop, we review the best practices for recruitment, and participants explore strategies that will work best for their population.
Reduce Workplace Communication Breakdowns
We’ve all experienced breakdowns in communication. They can be frustrating, confusing, and problematic to the success of our teams and organizations. In this recorded virtual networking event, we talked about communication styles and strategies to reduce potential communication breakdowns.
Barriers and Root Causes to Access & Success in CTE & STEM
In this 90-minute virtual workshop recording, I introduce the top 10 root causes for participation and completion in pathways to Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers through the lens of the 4-I’s of oppression. Download a handout at the end of the post.
How to give self-efficacy boosting feedback
In this 90-minute virtual workshop recording, I introduce the natural learning process, self-efficacy, and present a reflection tool for planning and improving feedback that cultivates confidence in others.
Leveling the Playing Field: An Introduction to Educational Equity
In this 80-minute recorded virtual workshop, we introduce educational equity — what it is, why we need it, and how we can reach it.
Questions and Answers
Navigating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) can be challenging. Helping ourselves and others to understand DEI topics can be even more challenging. That’s why we’ve created a Q&A section to help! Many of our answers include short, and succinct illustrative animation videos. Let us know what you think, how you use these resources, and submit any questions you’d like answered.
“I never thought about how they might feel.” How do you contribute to inclusive environments?
In this post, I share a reflection by a friend of mine and offer prompts for you to consider how we can all contribute to inclusive environments.
Top 2021 Posts + Make a Plan for 2022
A new year is an excellent opportunity for refreshed goals and revitalized plans, so if you are inclined to spend this time of year reflecting and planning as I do, I want to offer you some helpful tools. I also recap the top read posts of 2021.
How to become an inclusive leader: Reflection and Discussion Guide
TED talks make great teaching tools, and so we’ve created a reflection and discussion guide for the TEDx talk “How to become an inclusive leader” by Dr. Meagan Pollock.
Inclusive Leadership Development Model
Dr. Meagan Pollock developed the ILD model as a teaching tool for Engineer Inclusion clients. While the model’s origin is from an engineering leadership context, it is helpful for anyone who aims to develop inclusive leadership practices.
How to give self-efficacy boosting feedback
In this 90-minute virtual workshop recording, I introduce the natural learning process, self-efficacy, and present a reflection tool for planning and improving feedback that cultivates confidence in others.
TEDx Talk: How to become an inclusive leader
On October 25, 2021, I accomplished a life goal– to give a TEDx talk. The event was hosted by Wolcott College Prep in Chicago, and I couldn’t be happier with the result! It is 11 minutes, and you won’t regret learning “how to become an inclusive leader.”
Latest Posts
“I never thought about how they might feel.” How do you contribute to inclusive environments?
In this post, I share a reflection by a friend of mine and offer prompts for you to consider how we can all contribute to inclusive environments.
Top 2021 Posts + Make a Plan for 2022
A new year is an excellent opportunity for refreshed goals and revitalized plans, so if you are inclined to spend this time of year reflecting and planning as I do, I want to offer you some helpful tools. I also recap the top read posts of 2021.
How to become an inclusive leader: Reflection and Discussion Guide
TED talks make great teaching tools, and so we’ve created a reflection and discussion guide for the TEDx talk “How to become an inclusive leader” by Dr. Meagan Pollock.
Inclusive Leadership Development Model
Dr. Meagan Pollock developed the ILD model as a teaching tool for Engineer Inclusion clients. While the model’s origin is from an engineering leadership context, it is helpful for anyone who aims to develop inclusive leadership practices.
How to give self-efficacy boosting feedback
In this 90-minute virtual workshop recording, I introduce the natural learning process, self-efficacy, and present a reflection tool for planning and improving feedback that cultivates confidence in others.
TEDx Talk: How to become an inclusive leader
On October 25, 2021, I accomplished a life goal– to give a TEDx talk. The event was hosted by Wolcott College Prep in Chicago, and I couldn’t be happier with the result! It is 11 minutes, and you won’t regret learning “how to become an inclusive leader.”
