What We Believe
We believe that the work of real inclusion is not a short-term project or single initiative.
We believe that the work of inclusion is hard.
We believe that an organization can look inclusive on the surface, but not be inclusive.
We believe that an inclusive mission and the reality of inclusion is a complex challenge to navigate.
We believe that organizational practices and systems unknowingly inhibit the full integration of diverse populations.
We believe that organizational transformation and realignment may be required to achieve real inclusion.
We believe in using best practices grounded in research to develop inclusion.
We believe in the importance of an active and engaged facilitator to bring these best practices to life.
We believe that every individual must go through a period of discernment to determine if they are ready to embrace real inclusion.
We believe that developing cultural humility is a critical first step to becoming more inclusive.
We believe that real inclusion requires full participation.
We believe that the success of an organization depends on how it engages and includes diversity.
We believe in the potential of engaged individuals to address racial and ethnic divisions.
We believe that anyone can be a steward of possibility.
We believe that every voice must be included in every conversation.
We believe that each individual should be valued and celebrated.
We believe that inclusion is faithful.
We believe that:
Cultural Humility
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Courageous Conversations
Collaborative Study
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Practices and Process Alignment
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Active Engagement
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Inclusion Made Real