DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Create an environment in which everyone thrives

Learn how to effectively communicate with people of all ages, genders, and cultures while developing the skills to celebrate our differences in ways that respect and engage all.

Difficult Conversations

This program has been approved by the Minnesota Continuing Legal Education for Elimination of Bias credit.

An interactive program designed to improve communication through a cultural lens. The training will provide participants with concrete strategies that strengthen relationships, enhance collaboration, and reduce conflict and workplace tension.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Identify cultural conflict resolution styles

  • Prepare for and navigate difficult conversations

  • Manage emotions and consider different perspectives

  • Communicate points of view without alienating anyone.  

  • Take actionable steps towards lasting improvements

INTERCULTURAL DEVELOPMENT INVENTORY (IDI)

The Intercultural Development Inventory is an online assessment that measures the intercultural competence of individuals, teams, and entire organizations.

Our IDI training will help participants:

  • Understand their individualized IDI report and plan 

  • Gain a deeper awareness and understanding of how they experience cultural commonalities and differences

  • Acknowledge cultural differences and embrace diverse cultural viewpoints

  • Identify personal cross-cultural challenges

  • Create an actionable plan with realistic goals to improve collaboration and teamwork.

Kristin Morris

Kristin Morris, EdD, CEO and Principal Consultant, Genesis Consulting Services, LLC

“Shawn's ability to expertly merge her leadership, industry knowledge and passion for people makes for an amazing collaborative relationship. I have worked with Shawn on multiple projects and her ability to work collaboratively is extremely valuable- both to the project, the clients, and to me as a small business owner.”