Inclusive Design: A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series

Inclusive Design: A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series

As part of our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) at Mission Met, we're hosting internal workshops where each team member explores topics of interest about incorporating DEIJ principles into our work. This training about inclusive design helped our team recognize the significant areas where we can enhance accessibility in all aspects of our business. This experience has increased our empathy for individuals with various disabilities. It has also highlighted how accessibility challenges, despite the foundations laid by the ADA in the 1990s, remain prevalent across industries and around the globe.

Making Strategic Plans Work: Practical Tips for Mission-Driven Organizations

Making Strategic Plans Work: Practical Tips for Mission-Driven Organizations

Are you frustrated with dedicating hours to developing comprehensive strategic plans, only for them to be forgotten? Many mission-driven organizations encounter this issue, often stumbling during the implementation phase due to common pitfalls. In a recent LinkedIn Live conversation, Jamie Yazdani from Yazdani Consulting and Ricky Chilcott, co-founder of Mission Met, delve into these challenges and present actionable solutions. We’ve got the summary here for you!

DEIJ In the News: A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series

DEIJ In the News: A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series

As part of our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) at Mission Met, we're hosting internal workshops where each team member explores topics of interest about incorporating DEIJ principles into our work. This is the fourth workshop in our series and it focuses on the changing DEIJ landscape by highlighting recent news pieces and court rulings that have impacted these efforts.  We’re sharing the key takeaways with you.

Uniting for Impact: The Power of Strategic Communities

Uniting for Impact: The Power of Strategic Communities

This article explores the concept of co-strategic planning. It emphasizes the transformative potential of communities strategically planning and collaborating for meaningful change. Through examples like New Leaf Justice Enterprise and Collaboratory, the article illustrates how strategic communities drive effective change, the importance of transparent strategy sharing, and the fostering of collaborative success. We invite you to embrace co-strategic planning in your community for a better tomorrow!

Taking Time to Reflect: A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series

Taking Time to Reflect: A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series

As part of our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) at Mission Met, we're hosting internal workshops where each team member explores topics of interest about incorporating DEIJ principles into our work. This is the third workshop in our series and we’re sharing the key takeaways with you about incorporating DEIJ principles into our consulting and training services.

Allies Against Racism: A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series

Allies Against Racism: A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series

As a part of Mission Met’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) efforts, we are facilitating workshops where each team member engages in a personal exploration, connecting topics of personal significance with DEIJ principles. In a world marked by persistent racial inequities, the imperative for white individuals to become allies in the fight against racism has never been more urgent. A recent presentation, spearheaded by Mission Met Senior Consultant Paul Lamb, offered invaluable insights into how white people can actively engage in this crucial struggle. 

Navigating the Complexities of Hidden Perceptions in Unconscious Bias: A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series

Navigating the Complexities of Hidden Perceptions in Unconscious Bias: A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series

At Mission Met, we are actively translating our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) ideals into tangible actions and inviting you, our audience, to join us on this transformative journey. As part of this work, we’re conducting workshops where each team member embarks on a personal exploration, delving into a subject close to their heart and weaving it intricately with DEIJ principles, culminating in a collective sharing of insights. Here are the key takeaways from our second training about unconscious bias.