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Diversity & Inclusion

AQORD is committed to seeking understanding and fostering conversation about diversity and inclusion from a perspective anchored in values. To assist our members with diversity and inclusion initiatives within their organizations, we offer a myriad of programs.

Diversity & Inclusion Training

Guide to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and More

In order to create an environment of inclusion, we must start with the basics. First, we will define diversity, equity, inclusion, and more, and talk about what they look like from the viewpoint of management within your organizations. This will support the development of a diversity strategy to effect change, and to ensure your team moves forward toward a common goal. You’ll walk away with beginning thoughts toward actions — to build your own framework for inclusivity and diversity as a manager on your team.

In order to create an environment of inclusion, we must start with the basics. First, we will define diversity, equity, inclusion, and more, and talk about what they look like from the viewpoint of management within your organizations. This will support the development of a diversity strategy to effect change, and to ensure your team moves forward toward a common goal. You’ll walk away with beginning thoughts toward actions — to build your own framework for inclusivity and diversity as a manager on your team.

Guide to Unconscious Bias

We will define “unconscious bias” and identify the biases we all have. By paying attention to bias and using mindfulness techniques to not act on the biases we all have, we can contribute to a shift, both in our personal and work environments. We will also explore ways to manage the biases of others.

We will define “unconscious bias” and identify the biases we all have. By paying attention to bias and using mindfulness techniques to not act on the biases we all have, we can contribute to a shift, both in our personal and work environments. We will also explore ways to manage the biases of others.

How to Create a Space for Brave Conversations

Learn strategies for navigating difficult conversations in the workplace. We’ll explore how to create a brave space for people to have conversations in the workplace and ways to develop trust in communications. Topics for discussion include: empathic listening, power dynamics, impact versus intent, and more.

Learn strategies for navigating difficult conversations in the workplace. We’ll explore how to create a brave space for people to have conversations in the workplace and ways to develop trust in communications. Topics for discussion include: empathic listening, power dynamics, impact versus intent, and more.

Intercultural Development Inventory® Assessment

The Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI) Assessment workshop offers the opportunity for discovering one’s mindset/skillset towards cultural difference and commonality. Individuals take the IDI assessment to identify their own intercultural competence, which is the capability to shift perspective and adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities. Following the assessment is a one-on-one meeting with AQORD’s educator to review a participant’s IDI profile and individual action plan to achieve diversity and inclusion goals, both inside and outside of work. The IDI profile can be done on a group and/or individual level.

The Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI) Assessment workshop offers the opportunity for discovering one’s mindset/skillset towards cultural difference and commonality. Individuals take the IDI assessment to identify their own intercultural competence, which is the capability to shift perspective and adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities. Following the assessment is a one-on-one meeting with AQORD’s educator to review a participant’s IDI profile and individual action plan to achieve diversity and inclusion goals, both inside and outside of work. The IDI profile can be done on a group and/or individual level.

Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts

The program focuses on stereotypical comments and actions, explores why people don’t speak up against stereotypes and other biased behaviors, and reviews techniques for speaking up against them.

Participants will:

  • Understand the impact of stereotypes and biased statements.
  • Identify the most common reasons people sit silent in the face of bias and stereotypes.
  • Enhance skills for speaking up against stereotypes without blame or guilt.

The program can be tailored for your organization.

The program focuses on stereotypical comments and actions, explores why people don’t speak up against stereotypes and other biased behaviors, and reviews techniques for speaking up against them.

Participants will:

  • Understand the impact of stereotypes and biased statements.
  • Identify the most common reasons people sit silent in the face of bias and stereotypes.
  • Enhance skills for speaking up against stereotypes without blame or guilt.

The program can be tailored for your organization.

Facilitated Conversation on Race

A facilitated gathering during which staff or residents reflect about the topics of race, diversity and inclusion. Currently held virtually, a Community Gathering is a safe space for meaningful dialogue about race in America through the lens of our values.

A facilitated gathering during which staff or residents reflect about the topics of race, diversity and inclusion. Currently held virtually, a Community Gathering is a safe space for meaningful dialogue about race in America through the lens of our values.

When Cultures Meet | Virtual Workshop

A two-hour virtual workshop designed to reflect on the nature of cultural dynamics in organizations. This is an upbeat, fast-paced way of getting into sensitive topics affecting every organization. A non-punitive program, WCM doesn’t assume that anyone is right or wrong. Rather, this workshop demonstrates that there are certain predictable dynamics that are set in motion by cultural differences and gives participants a greater appreciation for cultural differences, with insight into the ways in which differences add to organizational effectiveness. This workshop is also available as a 3–5-hour in-person workshop.

A two-hour virtual workshop designed to reflect on the nature of cultural dynamics in organizations. This is an upbeat, fast-paced way of getting into sensitive topics affecting every organization. A non-punitive program, WCM doesn’t assume that anyone is right or wrong. Rather, this workshop demonstrates that there are certain predictable dynamics that are set in motion by cultural differences and gives participants a greater appreciation for cultural differences, with insight into the ways in which differences add to organizational effectiveness. This workshop is also available as a 3–5-hour in-person workshop.

Facilitation Services & Individual Coaching

We can design and facilitate customized experiences based on your organization’s current needs and desired outcomes. Individual coaching services are also available to meet personal leadership development needs around diversity and inclusion.

We can design and facilitate customized experiences based on your organization’s current needs and desired outcomes. Individual coaching services are also available to meet personal leadership development needs around diversity and inclusion.

Collaboration

Please contact us for more details about how AQORD can help your organization foster a diverse, inclusive environment.

Diversity Peer Group

This ongoing group meets to discuss and share best practices on topics related to diversity and inclusion.

Diversity & Inclusion Resources

Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion Resources to learn more.

Our Commitment to Anti-Racism and Belonging

AQORD is committed to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging within our staff and board. Rooted in Quaker and Anabaptist values and our belief that all human life is sacred, we recognize the inherent worth and dignity of every person and the strength that comes from diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities. We actively strive to create an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued, and where collaboration, reconciliation, and mutual accountability guide our work. While we are committed to ongoing learning and growth, we acknowledge that we will sometimes fall short. We invite feedback in these instances to hold us accountable and help us continue to grow. Through our actions and culture, we aim to respectfully confront racism and model belonging, hospitality, and respect in all that we do.

Justice

Tools and resources to advance your organization’s culture of belonging and justice.

Digital Resources

Health Justice & Equity Online Resources

Tools