S...T...R...E...T...C...H

Pull...let's see how this works...be curious. That's the motivation behind Meaningful Trainings Diversity & Inclusion workshop called, S...T...R...E...T...C...H.

Using the philosophies of Montessori & Recovery we offer a practical alternative to the more cordial and scientific D & I workshops. Whereas the polite approach is to offer exercises and investigations that explore unconscious bias and illuminate the value to be harvested (or put more crudely, profit left on the table) with heightened awareness as to the benefits of being inclusive - we offer adults the opportunity to walk right up to the elephant in the room and have a conversation. Swapping out the presentation of external motivations (you should, it would help the organization, you might become a better human) with an opportunity to catalyze intrinsic motivation resides at the heart of our approach. This begins with organizational acknowledgement that not every person has the capacity nor interest in being inclusive. Identifying employees who are curious and entrepreneurial offer the best return on the D & I investment dollar.

Taking the time to identify and begin the investment in the right employee is, while more intensive at the outset, the effective long-term commitment. Not only will the right employee internalize the lessons and benefits of D & I, they do so authentically which serves to change the culture over time. Traditional D & I training approaches treat everybody the same - a funny way to promote the idea of diversity. Organizations who seek to change the culture and not just "tick the box" understand the value of a good S...T...R...E...T...C...H.

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