Greetings and happy new year, friends. Well, this wasn’t exactly the letter I wanted or planned to be writing to you all at the start of a fresh new year. However, if nothing else, 2020 has taught us to expect (and plan) for the worst, and then quickly react when we find ourselves in a new worst case scenario. So, …
Bringing Land Acknowledgements to Your Workplace
Land acknowledgements are growing in popularity. Perhaps you noticed the one that was featured in the recent 94th Annual Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Day Parade. Maybe you attended a meeting or gathering that began with one. Or perhaps you heard about them via podcast, from a friend, loved one, or a colleague in passing. If you are curious about this practice …
Get to Know the SGO Facilitators: Fatima Dainkeh
We’re excited to introduce you to some of the incredible DEI training facilitators that are part of the SGO team. We asked them to share what sparked their passion for this work, what DEI means to them, and why they do what they do. Meet Fatima Dainkeh, Learning & Development Manager! What does DEI mean to you?The terms diversity, equity, …
Rethinking Thanksgiving 2020
A couple of years ago we shared resources on why it may be worth re-thinking the way we celebrate Thanksgiving. This time of the year is often thought to be a moment when Indigenous people and European colonizers came together to eat a feast and share what they’re thankful for. However, this isn’t the full story (or true story)! This …
Get to Know the SGO Facilitators: Felicia Jadczak
We’re excited to introduce you to some of the incredible DEI training facilitators that are part of the SGO team. We asked them to share what sparked their passion for this work, what DEI means to them, and why they do what they do. Meet Felicia Jadczak, Co-CEO, Co-Founder, and Head of Training! What does DEI mean to you?I view …
Get to Know the SGO Facilitators: Erika Powell
We’re excited to introduce you to some of the incredible DEI training facilitators that are part of the SGO team. We asked them to share what sparked their passion for this work, what DEI means to them, and why they do what they do. Meet Erika Powell, DEI Facilitator! What does DEI mean to you? It means that we all …
How to select the right diversity, equity, and inclusion facilitator for your company
You’ve received buy-in from your leadership to start the great search for an expert to come in and facilitate conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at work, or perhaps you are the leader who has just empowered yourself to bring someone in. While this can be an exciting time, filled with hope for real change, it can also be …
Get to know the SGO Facilitators: Karina Becerra
We’re excited to introduce you to some of the incredible DEI training facilitators that are part of the SGO team. We asked them to share what sparked their passion for this work, what DEI means to them, and why they do what they do. First up, meet Karina Becerra, DEI Facilitator! What does DEI mean to you?I think that after …
Why We’re Making She+ Votes Out A Thing
If you’re sleeping better now than you were four years ago, this post is probably not for you. But can you please email us to tell us how and why, if you don’t mind? Hey hey, 2020, we see you. We’ve heard plenty of people say, ooh, can’t wait until 2020 is over. But let’s take a pause and remember …
How to run inclusive virtual meetings: Prework
No matter where or how a meeting might take place, here at SGO we’re always focusing on inclusive meetings. As we settle into virtual everything being our normal for the foreseeable future, it’s important to ensure we’re conducting inclusive virtual meetings as well. COVID was a major impetus for many formerly resistant businesses to get on board with virtual versus …