DESIGN A WORKPLACE THAT BETTER ATTRACTS AND RETAINS TOP TALENT.
Change can’t wait and organizations will be evaluated tomorrow by the choices they make today. Whether your organization is just getting started on DEI efforts or are looking to double down, we have solutions designed to help you ignite impact.
WE MAKE DEI EXCITING AGAIN.
In today's dynamic landscape, change is the only true constant.
However, many teams and organizations have struggled to adopt the agility required to evolve and keep pace. The slow, siloed and overly complex ways of working prevent them from meeting the market demands and aspirations of a diverse workforce calling for better workplaces.
At Different, we believe that the contributions of diverse perspectives and talents set the stage for inclusivity, groundbreaking innovation and sustained success. Our ethos revolves around crafting strategies together, empowering your teams to embrace change and harness it as a competitive advantage.
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DEI DESIGN SPRINTS
A cross-functional and collaborative two-week sprint process to help your team implement strategic initiatives quickly and effectively, resulting in measurable wins and meaningful progress against your organization's DEI efforts.
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DEI LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Action-oriented leadership, manager and team-based training programs designed for shifting mindsets and behaviors to promote greater belonging, stronger collaboration, increased innovation, and ultimately, better business results.
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TRANSFORMATIVE TEAM RETREATS
Unconventional team and organizational retreats that bring people together to remove obstacles getting in the way of achieving team goals, repairing harm and restoring or igniting connection.
WE’VE transformed TEAMS JUST LIKE YOURS.
“Alex is a wholehearted practitioner who leads with curiosity and empathy. I had the opportunity to work with Alex as our lead consultant when we launched our initial DEI assessment in 2019 and again in 2022 to help guide the update of our strategic plan. Their contribution to both me personally and our firm came in the form of consultation, leadership coaching, support in establishing a DEI strategic plan, and guidance in setting up our DEI Council. A skilled facilitator and trusted advisor, Alex asks relevant and thought-provoking questions in order to understand team dynamics and to promote meaningful conversations. Alex shows up well prepared and holds space for others to share their ideas and perspectives. I highly recommend them.”
— Leanne Gent, Chief Talent Officer at Cambridge Systematics
“Milka is passionate about helping others reach their potential, and she goes to great lengths to lift other women on her journey. Her unique approach combines the theory around leadership with tangible and adaptative real live applications. She brings her true self to the table and challenges you to find (and use!) your own leadership voice.”
– Barbara (Simo) Kouam, Sox & Operational Risk Manager at Eni
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE WORK, IT’S HOW WE DO THE WORK.
We believe in order for change work to be truly transformative, structural systemic work must be paired with a shift in mindsets and change in behaviors at all levels of an organization. All change efforts move at the pace of trust – and building bridges for greater connection starts with an awareness and recognition of our differences as well as what unites us. We take a holistic approach that enables us to pin point specific shifts needed across the self, teams and broader organization – all in favor of a better, bolder workplace for everyone.
MEETING YOU WHERE YOU ARE.
We promise not to push a cookie-cutter, rigid approach but instead, seek to understand how we can best meet your culture-related needs. We will always prioritize impact and integrity over efficiency and income because this work takes trust and time to be truly transformative. Put simply, we will always meet you where you are at…we just won’t let you stay there.
ENCOURAGING AND ENABLING GROWTH.
We didn’t come out of the womb as culture practitioners and we don’t expect our partners to be any different. We won’t shame or judge you, because rarely has that served as effective motivation. Instead, we promise to be an encouraging partner who will give you the tools and guidance to enable individual and organizational growth. We’re all on our own learning journeys, and we’re honored that ours gets to intersect with yours.
TRUE PARTNERSHIP AND CO-CREATION.
We aren’t the partners to come in and give you a prescribed roadmap for success. One, because every organization is different and two, because there is simply not one right way of doing things. We commit to defining a unique path alongside you every step of the way and co-create the workplace culture you and your employees want to build. We’ll up-skill and coach you so that even when we’re not in the room, your team feels well equipped to confidently make decisions that will help your organization progress into a better tomorrow.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES.
In the work we do with each other and with our clients, we are are guided by the following fundamental principles.
Empower Self-Management and Autonomy
Cultivate environments that trust and empower, fostering a culture where everyone can take charge of their growth, roles and responsibilities with confidence.
Design for Equity
Ensure that every solution crafted offers everyone equitable opportunities to succeed, regardless of one’s background.
Prioritize Impact
Gauge every decision by its potential to drive real and lasting transformation ny prioritizing impact and relationships over expediency or short-term, superficial gains. We believe in progress over perfection.
Be Agile and Adaptable
Stay flexible and remain open to change and new ways of working in the spirit of innovation, creativity and better results.
Center Community
Prioritize the collective’s needs, voices, contributions and aspirations, ensuring our joint actions resonate with, and serve, the broader community's best interests.
Embed Systems of Support
Ensure all work is supported and enhanced by responsive, fair and streamlined structures.
At Different, our expertise and adaptability allow us to seamlessly partner with organizations of diverse sizes, industries and varying needs. We take pride in our ability to tailor unconventional solutions to meet the specific challenges faced by each of our partners. From growing non-profits to established corporations, from tech startups to law firms, we have successfully guided a wide range of clients in truly doing things differently.
Partnering with Different starts with an application so we can learn about your business. That’s because we only work with organizations we know we can help. There’s no obligation to move forward with us when you apply.
To apply, enter your work email address below and we’ll ask a few questions about your business. You’ll be invited to schedule a 30-minute call with a member of our team to see if we’re a good fit.
This call is all about you – there’s nothing you have to do or buy, and if we can’t help you, we’ll let you know right there on the call.
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DOWNLOAD THE WORKPLACE GUIDE TO INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE AI
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DISCOVER WHAT DIFFERENT FEELS LIKE.
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