Speaking
 

At BWG, bespoke talks can be developed for audiences around topics related to equity, inclusion, and justice. Some of the most requested topics include:​

• Addressing and Combating Workplace Harm (popular)

• Navigating DEI Resistance (new!)

• Why Your Unconscious Bias Trainings Keep Failing

• Understanding and Navigating Power Dynamics at Work

• Increasing Emotional Intelligence in Your Workplace

• Why Empathy will not Eliminate Racism (new!)

• Disrupting Dominant Workplace Cultural Norms

• Addressing the Pink Elephant in your Workplace​​​​

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Unmasking Culture for Transformation Services
 

Real transformation comes from addressing not just the visible issues, but also the hidden dynamics that shape workplace culture. Unmasking services are designed to help uncover and address these unseen forces, fostering more authentic, inclusive, and equitable environments by confronting the hidden aspects that often go unspoken—like the Pink Elephant™ in the room—and decentering dominant culture in the workplace.

My Unmasking Services Include:

Hidden Dynamics Assessment & Diagnosis
The conducting of thorough assessments to uncover hidden dynamics, biases, and systemic barriers affecting your organization. Through surveys, focus groups, and interviews, BWG helps to identify issues that contribute to inequities, including the unseen influence of dominant culture and the Pink Elephant™ that often goes unaddressed in corporate spaces.
 

Invisible Power Structures Workshops
Workshops are designed explore the unspoken power structures and cultural norms that shape your workplace culture. These sessions focus on decentering dominant culture and challenging the status quo, providing practical tools for recognizing and addressing hidden biases and behaviors that affect inclusivity and equity.
 

Workshops topics include, but are not limited to:

• Navigating DEI Resistance (new!): This interactive workshop is designed to help leaders and change-makers navigate common challenges, address organizational pushback, and foster lasting equity in the workplace. Drawing on practical strategies and real-world scenarios, these sessions empower participants to turn resistance into an opportunity for meaningful growth. Through engaging discussions and actionable insights, we’ll explore how to build stronger coalitions, maintain momentum, and create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.
   

• Decentering Dominant Cultural Norms in your Workplace (new!): This workshop unpacks the topics written about in the best-selling book Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace. This workshop focuses on strategies to disrupt dominant cultural norms that harm the workplace. Attendees will be equipped with tools to promote a more balanced and inclusive work environment.

  • Recommended for: All employees

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• Why Your Unconscious Bias Trainings Fail: Addressing Systemic Inequities in your Workplace: This workshop focuses on why unconscious bias trainings are unsuccessful and offers guidance to address the systemic issues that are pervasive within your workplace

  • Recommended for: Mid and senior-level managers and human resource teams
     

• Understanding and Addressing Hair Discrimination at Work: This workshop expands on the Harvard Business Review article on this topic. We will explore how hair bias, discrimination and texturism show up in the workplace and attendees will be provided with the tools to address and mitigate hair bias at work.

  • Recommended for: All employees
     

• Supporting Underrepresented Employees in the Workplace (popular): In this workshop, we explore the unique challenges faced by underrepresented employees and provide actionable strategies for supporting their success.

  • Recommended for: Managers, leaders, and HR professionals
     

• Creating an Inclusive and Fair Workplace Culture: This workshop explores strategies for creating an environment where all employees have equal access to opportunities and support, with a focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds.

  • Recommended for: All employees but ideal for mid and senior-level managers
     

Leadership Reflection Coaching
Personalized coaching is provided for senior leaders to help them understand their role in perpetuating or disrupting these hidden dynamics. Through a focus on decentering dominant culture, leaders are guided to examine their leadership style and decision-making processes, empowering them to create a more inclusive, intentional, and equitable culture.
 

Organizational Reflection and Strategy Sessions
At BWG, we develop reflection and strategy sessions where your organization can openly discuss the hidden forces shaping its culture, including the role of dominant culture and unspoken biases. Together, we’ll develop strategies for addressing these dynamics and fostering a more inclusive and sustainable workplace.
 

Transparent Feedback Systems
We help organizations establish systems that allow employees to provide honest feedback about unacknowledged dynamics and hidden barriers to equity. Whether through anonymous surveys or listening sessions, these systems are designed to confront the Pink Elephant™ and ensure all voices are heard.
 

Cultural and Behavioral Audit
We conduct a comprehensive audit to identify and assess how unexamined systems and behaviors—especially those rooted in dominant culture—are affecting your organization. We provide actionable recommendations to dismantle these barriers, ensuring a more equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
 

Conflict Resolution for Hidden Tensions
We offer mediation and conflict resolution services to help organizations address underlying tensions that impact collaboration and productivity. This service is designed to surface hidden conflicts, including those related to power dynamics and cultural norms, and help resolve them through open, honest dialogue.
 

Building Organizational Resilience through Unmasking
We guide organizations through the process of acknowledging and confronting difficult truths about their culture. By decentering dominant culture and integrating unmasking of hidden dynamics, we help organizations build resilience and strengthen their culture from within, setting the stage for long-term, sustainable change.
 

Employee Empowerment and Support
We provide coaching and group sessions to help employees navigate hidden workplace dynamics, with a focus on decentering dominant culture and addressing the Pink Elephant™. These sessions equip individuals with the tools to foster an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative work environment.
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Consulting

 

Introductory Guidance (6 months)

Ideal for organizations just beginning their equity journey, this package focuses on foundational work to uncover hidden dynamics and lay the groundwork for a more inclusive and equitable culture.

Services Include:

• Hidden Dynamics Assessment & Diagnosis
  Conduct a thorough assessment of the organization’s current culture, focusing on hidden dynamics, biases, and systemic barriers. This includes surveys, focus groups, and interviews to identify the unseen influences of dominant culture and areas where inequities are perpetuated.

• Equity Report
  A detailed report outlining the findings of the assessment, including key insights about the current cultural landscape, systemic barriers, and opportunities for change. This report will also highlight hidden power structures and dynamics that need to be addressed.

• Actionable Intervention Guide
  A step-by-step intervention guide with practical strategies for addressing identified inequities and cultural barriers. This guide will include recommendations for fostering inclusivity and promoting a more balanced and authentic workplace.

• Leadership Coaching (1 session)
  An initial leadership coaching session focused on helping senior leaders understand the hidden dynamics within the organization, their roles in perpetuating or disrupting these dynamics, and how they can lead with more intention toward inclusivity and equity.

• (1) Equity Workshop
  A foundational workshop for employees, focusing on the basics of equity, understanding dominant cultural norms, and learning how to challenge unspoken biases in the workplace.
   

Intricate Guidance (12 months or more)

For organizations ready to dive deeper into the unmasking process, this package provides ongoing support, more extensive analysis, and tailored strategies to sustain long-term cultural change.

Services Include:

• Comprehensive Equity Audit
  A deep dive audit that looks at organizational structures, policies, and practices to identify both visible and hidden barriers to equity. The audit will also assess how well the current culture supports inclusivity and the potential unseen forces affecting decision-making and behaviors.

• Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
  This includes an expanded analysis combining qualitative (interviews, surveys) and quantitative (data metrics) findings to provide a more complete picture of the organization’s equity landscape.

• Equity Report and Recommendations
  A detailed report with insights from the audit and analysis, highlighting both short-term and long-term recommendations for improving workplace equity. The report will provide actionable steps for addressing systemic issues and dismantling dominant culture influences.

• Leadership Coaching (3 sessions)
  In-depth leadership coaching throughout the year, helping leaders to reflect on and evolve their leadership styles to better address hidden dynamics, support inclusivity, and foster a more equitable culture. Sessions will include practical strategies for decentering dominant culture and recognizing the Pink Elephant™ in the room.

• Organizational Reflection & Strategy Sessions
  Regular reflection sessions with key stakeholders to discuss the progress of the Unmasking process, share feedback, and adjust strategies as needed. These sessions will help ensure that the organization is continually evolving and aligning with its equity goals.

• (2) Equity Workshops
  Two in-depth workshops aimed at different levels within the organization. One workshop could focus on understanding power structures and the other on developing actionable skills for promoting inclusion and disrupting inequitable behaviors and practices.

• Transparent Feedback Systems
  Establish or refine systems for continuous feedback, ensuring that employees have a safe, consistent way to raise concerns, share experiences, and report on unacknowledged dynamics. This could involve anonymous surveys, listening sessions, or feedback loops to address issues as they arise.

• Conflict Resolution & Mediation (Ongoing Support)
  Ongoing mediation and conflict resolution services to address hidden tensions and resolve any emerging conflicts related to power dynamics or cultural clashes. This will help facilitate healthy communication and collaboration across the organization.

• Employee Empowerment and Support (Group Coaching)
  Facilitate ongoing group coaching or training for employees to empower them to speak up, advocate for change, and build coalitions that foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Additional Services:

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Project-based Guidance

We partner with organizations and institutions to provide short-term guidance around specific equity projects and issues that require immediate attention.​​
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Videos

 

Webinars

 

Webinars can be developed and licensed out to clients to help train and educate employees on a wide range of topics related to equity and inclusion, based on the specific needs of the client.

 

Pre-recorded trainings

 

Pre-recorded trainings are available for purchase. ​​​​

Courses
 

As a LinkedIn Learning and Udemy Business course instructor, as well as an EBSCO learning facilitator, BWG founder Dr. Janice Gassam Asare provides clients with course and curriculum design based on their specific needs.

 

Some samples of my previous courses:

• LinkedIn Learning Course: Awareness to Action: Level Up as a Change Agent in Your Organization Sample

• Udemy Business course: Recruiting and Retaining Underrepresented Talent Sample

• EBSCO Learning Module: Promoting Anti-racism in your Workplace Sample

 

 

Tailored Services Available upon request:

• Podcast guesting

• Blog or article creation

• Listening sessions

• Panel hosting

• 1-on-1 Equity Coaching (for leaders, practitioners, consultants)