The Inclusion & Belonging Project at Mindbridge Institute is a transformative program designed to help organizations navigate today’s polarized landscape by fostering inclusive, supportive, and connected workplaces. In an era marked by division, focusing on inclusion and belonging is essential for promoting equity and combating bias while emphasizing unity and shared human experiences.

Leveraging the latest insights from psychology and neuroscience, this project taps into the universal need for connection and acceptance, helping organizations create environments where all individuals feel valued and respected. By framing these efforts around belonging, particularly for those in racially affiliated communities who have historically been marginalized, the Inclusion & Belonging Project opens doors to crucial conversations about race, equity, and diversity.

The Inclusion & Belonging Project provides organizations with practical tools to transform their workplace culture through customizable sessions and interactive activities. By prioritizing inclusion and belonging—and grounding these efforts in the science of how people think, feel, and connect—companies can not only enhance employee satisfaction and productivity but also become leaders in creating a more just and equitable society.

We have adopted a phased approach to ensure a comprehensive and adaptive method toward fostering inclusion within your organization.

See each phase and its elements below, or download our pdf overview here.

How It Works

  • Phase 1 - Assessment & Introduction

    • Baseline survey and landscape analysis to assess current needs and opportunities.

    • Introductory course covering the psychology of belonging and inclusion, implicit bias, and the impact of stress and burnout.

    • Report and feedback sessions to review findings and insights.

  • Phase 2 - In-Depth Learning

    Structured seminar series, interactive workshops, and a pod system for personalized peer support, enhancing accountability and fostering community.

    • Seminar series on inclusion, belonging, and psychological underpinnings.

    • Interactive workshops and activities for real-world application.

    • Tailored workbooks and resources for ongoing support.

    • Pod system for personalized peer support and community building.

  • Phase 3 - Advanced Training & Consultation

    Advanced training and consultation to integrate approved plans, refine strategies, measure results, and demonstrate commitment.

    • Leadership development focusing on conflict resolution and building a culture of respect.

    • Integration of approved plans and refinement of strategies.

    • Optional measurable impact evaluations to track progress and demonstrate commitment.

Testimonials

Deirdre Jennings-Holton, Former Director, Global Talent Acquisition

“The results far surpassed all of our expectations, sparking innovations in our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, including the development of our internal training on Understanding and Mitigating Implicit Bias, which has been completed by over 60% of EDC’s US-based employees.”

Fatuma Hussein, Executive Director, Immigrant Resource Center Of Maine

“Backed by solid research across social science, psychology, and even neuroscience, Mindbridge looks at the real reasons people engage in social conflict and works to find actual, actionable solutions...

Simply put, our communities need this work.”

Let’s work together.

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