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Founder & Lead Consultant. Practical DEI. May 2022 - Present 2 years. Los Angeles, California, United States. Diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEIB) consultation with three main...
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- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Practical DEI, LLC
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Collective offers diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and consulting with proven impact to forward-thinking companies. Based in New York, LA and serving globally, we are on a mission to redefine the way people work by harnessing the power of difference.
- What to Expect from Working with A Consultant?
- What to Do Before You Reach out?
- Find The Right Consultant For You
- Let’s Cover A Few Important Don’ts
Think about this relationship as a two-way street. Yes, you are hoping to hire someone to do consulting work for you and you will be vetting them, but they are also vetting you. There is often a power imbalance when one company is employing another, but don’t forget, a good consultant has limited time and capacity. They will prioritize their time o...
1. Get the mandate to lead the work
Consultants sometimes get contacted by someone who has the ambition to work on a DEI project, but they haven’t yet been granted the mandate within their organization to lead this work. This could be a member of a Works Council or ERG or just an interested employee. Unfortunately, though well-intentioned, this can create a false start when the decision-maker is not a part of the evaluation and selection process. By decision-maker, I mean the person ultimately responsible for funding the projec...
2. Have the right people in the room at the first meeting
As mentioned above, the decision-maker is crucial. If that is not you, make sure you invite the decision-maker. Their involvement from the beginning makes sure that you are using the time you have with the consultant as efficiently as possible. If there is another critical stakeholder whose contributions are absolutely necessary, make sure they are there as well. For example, if you have an executive sponsor or managing director that is really engaged in your DEI work, be sure to invite them....
3. Do your research and allocate your budget in advance
Before talking with them, it’s impossible to know what a consultant will charge for your project. But you can do some research in advance to understand a ballpark figure. Typically consultants charge either a flat rate for a project or an hourly fee. You can expect an hourly fee to vary from minimally 100 euros per hour to more than 300.What not to do: reach out to a dozen consultants and ask them all for a quote so you can compare. This generates a lot of time and effort for everyone involve...
There’s a lot to consider when figuring out which consultancy is right for your project. To find someone, you can ask for recommendations from people you trust or search the web. But context matters. Searching for a consultant who has worked in your geographic location or industry is an excellent start because they will more likely understand the s...
Don’t expect the consultant to fix everything, especially fundamental organizational issues. Addressing those types of issues takes a commitment from inside your organization.Don’t try to negotiate prices down, though you can likely scale back the scope of the project to fit your budget.Don’t expect to sit back and watch — the consultant will need your engagement and input throughout the project.About Practical DEI. Sarah Holder. Founder & Lead Consultant, Practical DEI. Navigating any organizational change is challenging, and driving inclusive culture change can feel even more so.
Meet Sarah C. Gonzalez, a visionary leader and seasoned JEDI practitioner. With her deep-rooted commitment to fostering equitable and inclusive communities, Sarah stands as a beacon of change in the nonprofit, philanthropic, and government sectors.
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