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Are you local to Philadelphia and looking to get involved in meaningful community dialogue? If so, we hope you will join us on Wednesday, September 18 from 4 to 7 pm at the ExCITe Center at Drexel University, as we are joined by Rich Harwood, President of the The Harwood Institute, who will share wisdom from his 35+ years of experience working with communities that have transcended divisiveness to foster more equitable, fair, just, and inclusive communities. Following his keynote address, we’ll engage in small-group discussions exploring how we might apply this approach to our communities. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g_8awgWq This event is hosted by ICW Consulting Group LLC. A huge thank you to our planning committee: Ilene Wasserman, Ph.D. Wasserman President, ICW Consulting Group, LLC Dr. Jeff Branch Principal, ICW Consulting Group, LLC Dawn Holden Woods, CPA Strategic Partner, ICW Consulting Group, LLC Danielle Horn, MSODL Associate, ICW Consulting Group, LLC Susan Brooks Professor, Drexel University Kline School of Law Harris Sokoloff PA Center for Civic Engagement Barry Mann Medical Director for Health Equity Mainline Health and Chairman of the Board, Together for West Philadelphia

Ilene Wasserman, Ph.D. and Dr. Jeff Branch are hosting a Virtual Trainer Gathering with Power+Systems Training, Inc. titled, "Seeing Systems in DEI Culture Shaping Initiatives" on Thursday, September 5 at 1:00 pm. More info below ?? The capacity to understand relationships at a systems level is indeed vital when building an inclusive culture. At ICW Consulting Group, we incorporate the work of Power and Systems in our client engagements, especially with those who are committed to viewing multiple dimensions of diversity as a value-added aspect of team building. Our approach ensures equity, promotes full engagement, and sees inclusion as a critical competency for leaders and a quality of the culture that supports diverse teams. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of this 4-year client engagement and share how we adapted a 2.5-hour version of the Organization Workshop (OW) to promote systems literacy. The OW helped participants understand the dynamics of power and systems within their organization, building on the work we had already done to foster a deeper appreciation for the diverse perspectives and contributions of all team members through a strengths-based methodology. By focusing on these principles, we strengthened the commitment to build stronger, more inclusive teams that leverage the full potential of diversity to achieve organizational success. You can register for this event here: https://lnkd.in/gU8BEMvg

Please join us for a gathering that will bring people of many backgrounds together to elevate our aspirations for the future and identify how we might forge a practical path forward to address the issues that really matter in our community. Rich Harwood, President and Founder of The Harwood Institute, will share stories from 35+ years of experience working in all 50 states and 40 countries worldwide to spark our conversations about creating a new civic path in these divided times. In particular, he will share lessons learned from communities that have transcended divisiveness to foster more equitable, fair, just, and inclusive communities. Following his keynote address, we’ll engage in small-group discussions exploring how we might apply this approach to our communities. ? When: September 18, 4-7pm ?? Where: The ExCITe Center at Drexel University at 3401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA ??? What: Keynote by Rich Harwood followed by small-group conversations leading into a whole group dialogue. Light snacks will be served. ?? Why: Be a part of building a better path forward for your community. ?? Register here ?? https://lnkd.in/d8bK4WhJ #ICWConsultingGroup #CommunityDialogue #TimetoBuild #Enough #CivilDiscourse #Conversations #Community #Hope #Together

Our very own Ilene Wasserman, Ph.D. is presenting this weekend at AOM's Annual Meeting in Chicago!

“Juneteenth is a celebration of just one way that Black people either created freedom or found it, often on their own terms. What we acknowledge this Juneteenth must be about more than what was given. It must be about what had already been claimed." -Daina Ramey Berry “The Truth About Black Freedom,” The Atlantic, June 19, 2023. Yesterday, as ICW Consulting Group observed Juneteenth, we were once again reminded of the importance of historical and ongoing liberative work. We celebrate the achievements of the African American community and took Juneteenth as an opportunity to pause and note the past, present, and potential future work of emancipation. In that spirit, ICW recognizes that our individual and collective freedoms are intertwined and remains committed to the work still needed to address anti-Black racism and structural inequality. In our Juneteenth reflections two quotes came to mind: --> “As we celebrate this day, we pray for the strength to stand against oppression, the wisdom to seek justice, and the compassion to build a world where all people are free and treated with dignity and respect.” -Rabbi Sandra Lawson -->“How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment to start to improve the world.” -Anne Frank In ICW's commitment to building on stories lived, stories told, and futures created, we remember that our task is to continue the work together.

Merriam-Webster recently announced their "Word of the Year"—authentic. It inspired me to write this blog post. In the coming year, may we embrace the power of authenticity and watch how it transforms our leadership.