Diversity Equity Inclusion Group
A Way Of Being In The World
THERE IS NO ME WITHOUT YOU. THERE IS NO US WITHOUT WE.NONE OF US IS WHOLE WITHOUT THE OTHER.
WHO ARE WE?
Diversity Equity Inclusion Group, LLC
Corporate • Civic • Community • Engagement Guides
Mission
Diversity Equity Inclusion Group, LLC through its community storytelling engagement techniques driven by the Arts, Culture, and the ATS Method ™ seeks to guide and create a safe environment for reimagining and implementing change in the workplace and society.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Diversity Equity Inclusion Group was formed by experienced professionals, who after participating in the Certified Training program offered by the True Storytelling Institute® decided to use the methodology to assist individuals and organizations to be more effective change agents in the workplace and society.
The DEI Group collectively has decades of experience in their respective fields engaging people in the workplace. This experience includes individual coaching, leadership training, organizational development, community engagement, supplier diversity, municipal, corporate, and arts and cultural issues. The individual backgrounds and experiences of members are now embedded within the DEI Group, LLC.
The mission of the DEI Group is to “Engage storytelling communication dynamics to create a safe environment, and to reimagine and implement sustainable change in the workplace and society.”
THE ATS METHODOLOGY
The Three Pathways
Answerability
An Ethical, Responsible Way of Being: The First Pathway – Storytelling based on indigenous ways of knowing
P-1: You yourself must be true and prepare the energy and effort for a sustainable future. Talking Stick
Make room:
P-2; True storytelling makes spaces that respect the stories already there.
Together-Telling
A safe space to share authentic stories: The Second Pathway – A process that provides a safe space for dialogue
Plot:
P-3: You must create stories with a clear plot, creating direction and helping people prioritize.
Timing:
P-4: You must have timing.
Help stories along:
P-5: You must be able to help stories on their way and be open to experiment.
Sensemaking
Actions and conduct that embraces, ethical, relevant, sustainable outcomes: The Third Pathway – A together-telling experience in DEi plot-building and reflection
Staging:
P-6: You must consider staging, including scenography and artifacts .
Staging:
P-7: You must reflect on the stories and how they create value.