Identity Integration and Self-development in Para/Professional Settings

IC participants explore how their identity and lived experiences influence professional relationships and environments, navigation of career opportunities, leadership Practices, and networking/community engagement.

Professional Skills Developed

• Approaches culture and identity with curiosity
• Voluntarily seeks out opportunities to learn and develop
• Professionally advocates for oneself and others

Professional Application

ICC Participants gain greater capacity to leverage their unique perspectives and relationships to engage, think critically, and lead in diverse environments, teams and communities.

Inclusive Leadership & Developing Cultures of Belonging

IC participants explore the psychology of inclusion and belonging, Recognize and capitalize on cultural strengths, examine the factors that influence, trust, participation, and community connection

Professional Skills Developed

• Demonstrates authentic and reflective leadership practices
• Builds inclusive environments that foster belonging and engagement
• Recognizes barriers to participation and uses innovative thinking to remove them
• Role models empathy towards others and a mastery of relational awareness
• Initiates community-building projects and ideas

Professional Application

ICC Participants can intentionally create and navigate environments, teams and communities where individuals feel respected, valued, and empowered to innovate, share ideas and perspectives. 

Inclusive Critical thinking and feedback

IC participants identify and advocate for the needs of self and others through ongoing relational practice of understanding cultural context while supporting meaningful action and a sense of belonging.

Professional Skills Developed

• Inclusively and equitably gives and receives critical feedback
• Proactively anticipates the needs of a diverse population and environment to prioritize next steps
• Gathers, analyzes and interprets information about systems of power to fully understand and meaningfully respond
• Demonstrates collaborative, inclusive, equitable, and sound reasoning, judgment, and problem-solving
• Effectively and inclusively communicates while recognizing the diverse perspectives, identities and lived experiences of stakeholders

Professional Application

ICC Participants can identify opportunities to support colleagues, strengthen team dynamics, and promote equitable participation in organizational and community settings. 

Teamwork, Communication, and Constructive Dialogue Across Difference

IC participants develop practical skills for engaging in respectful dialogue, navigating disagreement, mitigating conflict, and fostering connection through active, intentional and empathetic listening

Professional Skills Developed

• Uses relational communication to build strong relationships with leaders, peers and colleagues
• Demonstrates mastery of inclusive communication and facilitation skills
• Actively listens for opportunities to collaborate with others to achieve common goals
• Is accountable to self and others for completing individual and shared goals
• Uses constructive dialogue skills to effectively manage conflict while respecting diverse perspectives and identities

Professional Application

ICC Participants can engage effectively and meaningfully with differing perspectives, facilitate productive conversations, and build trust across teams, departments and communities. 

Transferable Skills for Resumes, CVs and LinkedIn

• Inclusive leadership
• Constructive dialogue
• Active listening
• Cross-cultural communication
• Relationship-building
• Community engagement
• Conflict resolution
• Inclusive thinking and problem-solving
• Collaboration across difference
• Stakeholder engagement