Purpose
The DEI Micro-Workshop is designed to foster a foundational understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within your organization. Our goal is to help you build a more inclusive workplace culture, drive innovation, and boost productivity. Through interactive workshops and expert guidance, we address the unseen challenges of fostering inclusivity, such as high turnover rates and stagnant innovation. Our tailored solutions provide the expertise needed to overcome these obstacles effectively.
Who is this Program for?
This program is ideal for:
- Executives and Leaders: Seeking to advance DEI priorities, foster innovation, and increase profits.
- Managers: Looking for actionable steps to create a more inclusive workplace culture.
- Staff and Employees: Wanting to improve their understanding of DEI concepts and how to apply them in their daily work.
- Human Resource Professionals: Aiming to develop strategies for equitable recruitment and retention.
- Board Members: Committed to guiding organizational transformation and cultural excellence.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of identity, privilege, and power dynamics within the workplace. Key features include:
- Comprehensive Training: Covering core concepts such as identity, power, privilege, and intersectionality.
- Interactive Workshops: Designed to engage participants and facilitate meaningful discussions.
- Expert Facilitation: Led by certified Conscious Facilitators with decades of experience in DEI.
- Practical Tools and Strategies: Participants will leave with actionable steps to foster a more inclusive workplace.
- Virtual Delivery: All courses are offered virtually via Zoom, making it accessible for remote teams and ensuring a flexible learning environment.
| Instructor: | Sky McLaughlin and Sherilyn Trompetter |
|---|---|
| CRN: | 31164, 31165, 31166 (Full Bundle) |
| Dates: | 3 Wednesdays: November 6 to November 20, 2024 |
| Times: | 1 PM to 4 PM |
| Fee: | $750 |
| Register: | Phone 604-527-5472 to register. |
In DEI Foundations, the first course in the series, participants will delve into the business case for diversity, learning how creating an inclusive workplace is not only the thing to do, but also the smart thing. They will also explore core concepts like identity, power, and privilege, gaining a deeper understanding of how these factors impact workplace dynamics.
| Instructor: | Sky McLaughlin and Sherilyn Trompetter |
|---|---|
| CRN: | 31164 |
| Dates: | November 6, 2024 |
| Times: | 1 PM to 4 PM |
| Fee: | $300 |
| Register: | Phone 604-527-5472 to register. |
The second course in the series, Unconscious Bias, takes a closer look at the ways our brains make automatic decisions based on societal norms and stereotypes. Participants will learn how to recognize and interrupt their own biases, and how to create a workplace culture that mitigates the impact of unconscious bias.
| Instructor: | Sky McLaughlin and Sherilyn Trompetter |
|---|---|
| CRN: | 31165 |
| Dates: | November 13, 2024 |
| Times: | 1 PM to 4 PM |
| Fee: | $300 |
| Register: | Phone 604-527-5472 to register. |
The final course in the series, Allyship, explores the role of allies in creating a more inclusive workplace. Participants will learn how to recognize and address microaggressions and other inequities, and how to use their privilege to advocate with and for marginalized colleagues.
| Instructor: | Sky McLaughlin and Sherilyn Trompetter |
|---|---|
| CRN: | 31166 |
| Dates: | November 20, 2024 |
| Times: | 1 PM to 4 PM |
| Fee: | $300 |
| Register: | Phone 604-527-5472 to register. |
About MT Consulting Group
MT Consulting Group is a boutique professional services firm that guides organizations in
achieving holistic diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Our evidence-based approach aligns
DEI strategies with business objectives, providing resources and tools for cultivating an
inclusive workplace culture where every individual thrives.
Meet our Facilitators
Sky McLaughlin (she/her)
Sky is a dynamic DEI leader with 20+ years of
experience in inclusive, trauma-informed
education, specializing in curriculum design,
teacher training and training-of-trainers in
diverse, multicultural settings. Founder of
MT Consulting Group, Sky is a certified
Conscious Facilitator and holds an MA in
Teaching and a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics.
Sherilyn Trompetter (she/her)
Sherilyn is a dynamic DEI leader, a Qualified
Assessor of the IDI, and an ICF-certified
Trauma-Informed Coach. With 20+ years of
facilitation expertise, Sherilyn creates
transformative experiences for inclusive
leaders. Founder of MT Consulting Group,
Sherilyn is a certified Conscious Facilitator
and holds an MBA.