Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Global Competence in Multi-Cultural Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Sustainable Change
S&A Consulting Group and its collaborative partners bring 300+ collective years of thought leadership, invaluable DEI and Organizational Development experience which makes us, culturally intelligent, adaptable and proficient at both leading and sustaining change. Our teams experience working in diverse communities across the United States and working with organizations seeking to change organization culture is critical to the success of our consulting projects.
Diversity and Inclusion Consulting and D&I Plan
- Project initiation, meetings, and progress meetings
- Evaluation Internal Policies and Procedures
- Design, finalize, and administer surveys
- Staff Interviews - Survey the workforce on their views
- Analysis of your entire organization culture
- Review the data from the executive team, employee survey and other related data, prepare, develop and finalize the D&I Plan
- Present findings and recommendations on the development of D&I Plan
- Assist in the implementation of Diversity & Inclusion Plan
Work with Our Team for an Actionable D&I Plan
DEI Programs, Training, and Facilitation
S&A Collaborative Team Qualifications and Experience in DEI is exemplary and unmatched. Together, we have trained employees in D&I over the past 30 years as Subject Matter Experts in all areas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, including Racial Equity, Implicit Bias, Social Justice, Inclusion and Belonging, Gender Diversity and Cultural Competence.
- Designed Best-Practice D&I Programs for: Federal, State and Local Governments; Small- to Large-Sized Businesses
- Created Action-Oriented Solutions to maximize adoption and minimize resistance at individual and organizational levels by using benchmarked, evidence-based practices with a team of seasoned practitioners, business leaders and people/mind science researchers
- Skilled at discerning culture and systems to embed D&I into overall business and talent strategies
- Recognized nationally and locally for innovation and leadership—Frequent Conference Speakers, i.e., Inclusion & Diversity Expert Panel and SHRM
- Plan and facilitate Diversity & Inclusion events and initiatives
- Formulate and facilitate the employee resource groups
- Plan and conduct DEI Training Sessions for employees and leadership teams
- Plan and conduct focus groups and webinars
- Provide ongoing support and serve as an advisor
Diversity and Inclusion Program Topics
S&A Consulting Group partners with local, regional and national specialists, thought leaders to provide high impact cultural, diversity, inclusion, leadership development programs, events, workshops and dialogues. Focused on specific identities and various dimensions of diversity [Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQ, Interfaith, Trans* Inclusion, Generational Diversity, Gender, Women & Minorities, Disability, Socio-Economic Status, Nationality, Immigration].
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Microaggressions in the Workplace training
- Global Competency
- Introduction to Cultural Diversity
- Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination in the Workplace
- Managing Unconscious Bias
- Avoiding Retaliation
- Cultural Intelligence
- Intercultural Communication
- Reshaping Cultural Competence
- Intersectionality
- Communication and Conflict Resolution
- A Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion
- Inclusive Change Leadership
- Cultural Competence in the Diverse Workplace
- Emotional Intelligence
Subject Matter Expert on DEI Programs, Training and Facilitation
Racial Equity Audits
S&A has a track record facilitating systemic change by generating transformative ideas and solutions into operational strategies. Our collaborative partners have been providing equity, diversity, and inclusion related consulting services for many years and have conducted several studies for state and local governmental agencies. Our diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting services are premised on a multidimensional approach to examining organization operations, systems, policies, and practices that facilitate and/or inhibit diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We focus on leadership and organizational development initiatives with a diversity, equity, and inclusion mindset. We have a culture that promotes innovation, empowerment, diversity, and inclusion as the foundation of our company. Our team of experts evaluate and examine contracting, procurement, and workforce inequalities to bring our clients answers and remedies that are legally defensible and objective.
Development of Racial Equity Audits Entails
- Review of Existing Policies and Procedures Impacting the Employee Experience
- Review of Key Organizational Statements and Data Points Impacting the Employee Experience
- Employee Engagement
- Development of a Racial Equity Action Plan
Rita recently completed her certification at Northwestern University on Leading Racial Equity and Inclusion in Organizations to understand: Core racial equity concepts; How racial inequalities shape current business practices; Building a Racial Equity Framework; Implementing a Racial Equity Action Plan.
For a Racial Equity Audit
Our Unique Approach & Skills
Collaborative partnership style provides thought leadership for Executive Team and HR leaders to develop and implement D&I solutions
Seasoned Practitioners can “flex” to adapt to unique social/emotional challenges during engagement
Laser-focus on aligning programs to drive positive change across workplace, workforce, marketplace, and communities
Multi-disciplinary training and experience provides deep understanding in shaping organizational culture
To Hire a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
Disparity Study
Disparity study is a powerful tool to help make the changes needed in the way your organization spends its resources and to make these changes effective and sustainable. With our strong partnerships with other key players in disparity study, we help clients navigate the complexities and challenges involved in producing accurate and valid disparity assessments, so everyone has a greater path to economic opportunity and prosperity. Which results in leveling the playing field for minority, women-owned, and small businesses available to provide professional services, goods, and other services your company may require.
As a collective group, we bring diversity and inclusion outreach, engagement in underserved communities and sensitive business interviews, analyzing impact of local public policy and programs, complex data collection, in-depth interviews, launch surveys to understand of how to involve local communities, perform disparity analysis, present preliminary results and final report.
Our Global Impact
