What we do...IDEA-I

The IDEA-I method focuses on the following areas:

I - Identity

D - Discovery/Discussion

E - Empathy/Engagement

A- Awareness/Advocacy

I - Inclusion

How can IDEA-I help your organization?

We help uncover the identities of people within your organization to better connect and foster empathy, ultimately leading to communities where it is safe to be authentic and vulnerable. IDEA-I gives people the opportunity to learn about others' truths while combatting biases. And with deliberate, constant and sustained effort from all stakeholders, it can help individuals grow together and strengthen communities.

Identity

Uncover and reveal identities of self and other community members to forge stronger connections through self-awareness, humility, and genuine curiosity.

Discovery/Discussion

Learn about the history and cultural backgrounds of others to better understand who they are and what has shaped them leading to deeper, more meaningful conversations.

Awareness/Advocacy

Dig deeper into identities - yours and others - while understanding how privileges connected to certain identities can create and support an allyship culture.

Empathy/Engagement

Foster ongoing conversations and grow meaningful connections through developing cognitive and emotional empathy.

Inclusion

Inclusion is the glue that binds together those from diverse backgrounds and is the structure upon which spaces of belonging are created for and by all. The ultimate goal is to foster a culture of inclusion through sharing one's and respecting others' identities with grace, empathy and curiosity.