Cultural Competence/ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Presence of Diversity + the practice Inclusion = Innovation
ABOUT US
Why Cultural Competence?
The research has shown companies that have a robust diversity program recognize the presence of diversity and the practice of inclusion as the context for innovation. This means having a workforce and community outreach plan that reflects the growing demographic shifts which will help leverage the organization to be the best in class model in this new industry.
Benefits of Cultural Competence
- A diverse workforce drives economic growth.
- A diverse workforce can capture a greater share of the consumer market.
- Recruiting from a diverse pool of candidates means a more qualified workforce.
- Diversity fosters a more creative and innovative workforce.
- Businesses need to connect with the changing demographics to become and remain competitive in a global economy.
What is Cultural Competence?
Cultural Competence is an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures. Cultural competence comprises four components: (a) awareness of one's own cultural worldview, (b) attitude towards cultural differences, (c) knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and (d) cross-cultural skills.
Characteristics of being culturally competent
- Gender and diversity equity
- Civil communication
- Teamwork and employee participation
- Representation of all groups and employee perspectives at all levels.
Methodology
We leverage and ethnographic approach to consulting.
Ethnographers report what they understand (about a culture): sounds are transcribed into texts; utterances are presented as stories or conversations; events and processes are interpreted or explained.” [1] Ethnographic research entails a complete immersion in the community under study. The attendant complexity of this subject matter will require an immersion into your system that simultaneously acknowledges the fact that the composition of your business or organization may be of varying ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds. To that end, we developed a rubric from a series of questionnaires/interviews/focus groups that aided in providing recommendations and subsequent strategies. For the assessment to be based upon authentic data, our ethnographic immersion must be subtle, and we must be allowed the time and “space” to effectively understand how you conduct business.
Johannes Fabian. “Ethnographic Misunderstanding and the Perils of Context.” American Anthropologist, 97(1) p41, 1995.
Bios
Team
REBECCA
As an Executive coach and specialist in educational reform, I thrive on optimizing leadership passion through authentic personal inquiry and intentional professional engagement.
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RAY
A leader in workforce development. He has recruited for many of the top firms in the nation with a specialty in diversity. Ray is also an Army Veteran.
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JAMES
As the chief strategist I’m constantly engaged in the cultural criticism, historical investigation, and sociological inquiry that inform the most successful branding strategies of the last decade.
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ZAMIUL
As a business development professional I understand the importance of flexibility, know how to navigate the market, arrange the process and leverage the unique qualities of each person to maximize productivity.
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BIANCA
Bianca Mieses is trained project manager and community engagement professional that has worked in the corporate, health and education sectors. She also worked in senior management at a local retirement community, and abroad as an English teacher and curriculum developer.
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Kiana
A resourceful, innovative business professional with over 12 years strategic planning, project management and employee development experience within both the public and private sectors. Kiana is fascinated with working diligently to invent an alternative course on issues and organizational needs. Flexible and forward thinking, she has demonstrated the ability to motivate diverse teams no matter how complex the task at hand.
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LaShante
A passion driven professional who uses his voice so others can have a voice and vision in this society. He’s developed and delivered hundreds of workshops throughout the United States centered on diversity/cultural competence, team building, organizational and youth development.
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MANDI
An enthusiastic and creative educator with over 10 years of experience in training. I have a passion for serving those in need and do this in a variety of ways, including health and wellness coaching.
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Han
As Professor of Information Systems in the School of Information Systems and Management in the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida, St Petersburg campus, I am a strong believer in the importance of data to guide organizational decision making, including efforts to achieve cultural competence.
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Jaila
As a higher education professional with a natural science background, Jaila recognizes the importance of knowledge, experience, and a willingness to learn in resolving any issue.
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Michael
As an entrepreneur, business owner, teacher, and linguistics specialist, I believe communication with your employees and clients is vital to any enterprise and is the foundation for success in any business.
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TAMI
A learning and development professional with 30 years of experience educating workforces on sales, leadership and cultural competence. Tami is also Myers-Briggs certified.
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Luz
Luz is a higher education professional with over 10 years of experience in programming, training, leadership development and assessment.
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ERIK
A marketing, finance and cultural competence professional that knows great teams are built on trust, honest and leveraging each teammate’s unique talents.
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