The mission of LEAD Culture is to assist leaders in their quest toward becoming effective communicators through self-discovery and cultural competence. We infuse Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) with Effective Communication so that our clients can speak with confidence and courage. Recognizing one’s own identity and understanding how the intersections of our identities frame our perceptions and communication styles are at the core of promoting intentional conversations regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and social responsibility.
We approach this mission by using the Cultural Competence framework — the foundation of effectively managing diversity. Cultural Competence helps us look at the links between three factors:
Douglas, T. (2023, March). I Am Woman. Hear Me Roar! A Discussion on Women and Advocacy in the Workplace. Keynote and discussion curated for the Panhellenic (Sorority) women at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Douglas, T., Geil, M., Haugen, J., Schlobohm, A. (2022, October). A Critical Look at Teaching Strategies to Pitch and Ditch as We Re-engage Students. Co-facilitated 1-hour session for members of the Association of Business Communication International Conference.
Douglas, T. Nobles Crawford, B., et al. (2022, April). Inclusive Excellence: A DEI&B Refresher for Leading & Managing Self and Others in Today’s Work Environment. Panelist for University of North Carolina’s Annual Alumni Weekend.
Douglas, T. (2021, November). Enhancing Cultural Competence Toward Inclusive Leadership. Facilitated 1-hour workshop for educators and administrators of K-12 and postsecondary institutions at the annual GEN1 Conference, hosted by Eastern Kentucky University.
Douglas, T. (2021, October). Cultural Competence and Culturally Responsive Teaching. Facilitated 3-hour workshop for members of the Association of Business Communication International Conference.
Douglas, T. and Sellers, A. (2020, October). Diversity at Work: Tackling today’s Equity Issues. Webinar series for the Executive Education Program at the Kelley School of Business. Co-facilitated a 1-hour webinar.
Douglas, T. (2020, October). Building Cultural Competence for an Equitable Workplace. Facilitated workshop for the Bartholomew County, IN Community; hosted by CivicLab’s Equity Works! Series.
Douglas, T., James, R., Moyd, M. (2020, June). Teaching through Resistance: Identifying and Diffusing Classroom Resistance to Diversity. Panelist for Workshop II of IU’s Diversity Education Series.
Douglas, T. (2020, February). Enhancing Your Cultural Competence. Presented to the Undergraduate Staff and Faculty of the Kelley School of Business as a part of their professional development training.
Douglas, T. (2016). The Freshman Academy: A Guide to Retaining and Graduating First Generation Students. Presented for all student leaders, campus tour guides and Freshman Academy faculty/staff mentors at Eastern Kentucky University.
Douglas, T. and Stevenson, J. (2016). Minority Mentorship at PWIs: What Works and Why? Presented at the Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education (KABHE) Annual Conference.
In addition to LEAD Culture assisting you and your organization enhance your strategic goals and initiatives toward a more inclusive and equitable environment, your investment will also include:
