DEIJ CONSULTING & PROGRAMS

At DevelopWell, we practice an iterative approach to DEIJ to reflect dialectical thinking as we individually and collectively learn over time. Our collective approach to this work has been informed and is guided by those who came before us, particularly BIPOC feminist scholars, queer theorists, and disability justice advocates.

As a women-owned people operations and organizational development consultancy with a diverse team of practitioners, DevelopWell centers equity and justice in our approach to all engagements. This will be felt in everything from our agendas and meeting facilitation to organizational systems development and approach to team management. Our team members and consultants each bring various experiences to this work that align with the intention of making workplaces more accessible, more just, and more human.

This approach means that we aren’t interested in “one and done” processes. - DEIJ is not a discrete goal that can be accomplished in a year, but instead the ongoing practice of critical self-interrogation to further implement equitable and just practices. We apply an equity lens and an iterative approach to every project we take on because it’s better for people on their individual journeys, and it’s better for organizations.

DEIJ PROGRAMMING

We'll examine how well your company adheres to current and best DEIJ standards by:
- Evaluating your policies
- Conducting focus group conversations (including affinity groups),
- Distributing surveys
Equity audits can be conducted separately or as part of a comprehensive assessment of your organizational culture.
Our coaching helps leaders to develop an equity lens. We cover topics like:
- Solving organizational problems
- Addressing employee needs
- Crisis navigation
Additionally this offering can include assistance in creation of DEIJ statements and accountability measures.
We facilitate Employee Resource Group discussions on tailored subject matter, including strategizing around workplace needs.
When DEIJ crisis management is needed we can intervene and help clients to understand how best to support their employees.

DEIJ TRAINING

A 3-session series for your team on the basics.
This is the perfect starting point! We will cover key terminology and relevant societal frameworks.
Upon completion of this series, you can anticipate achieving a mutual comprehension of fundamental DEIJ principles within your team.
A 3-session series for your team covering how to put DEIJ into practice in your workplace.
DEIJ 2.0 will take your teams deeper into examining what practices are established in your workplace and pinpointing gaps and areas that could use work.
By the conclusion of this series, you'll have taken the foundational principles of DEIJ 1.0 and applied them to examining your workplace. We will guide your team through looking at and addressing areas of success and areas that need improvement.
This training is best completed after DEIJ 1.0.
In this training, we'll explore the concept of bias and work to uncover unconscious and implicit biases. Staff can expect to leave with a deeper understanding of how biases impact us personally and professionally, and practices to effectively identify and counteract bias in the workplace.
This training is best completed after DEIJ 2.0.
Tis offering explores the concept of white supremacy and how it affects the workplace and your employees. Participants can expect to leave with a deeper understanding of the overt and covert nature of white supremacy, as well as how to serve as architects of anti-racism and justice.

Akailah Jenkins McIntyre, DevelopWell’s Principal Consultant of People Operations & DEIJ, brings extensive professional experience and a personal approach for holistic and tailored DEIJ learning. Every organization is different, and DevelopWell offers a variety of offerings to facilitate growth and resource clients with necessary tools, geared specifically to your teams and goals.