TAKING A CLOSER LOOK: 5 THINGS HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS DO DIFFERENTLY There have been many research studies over the years examining what it takes to create a high-performing team. Some would argue it’s hiring the right people for the job. Others say it comes down to good leadership. And still, others…
We are excited to share with you that ADR Vantage is continuing to grow and we are looking to hire a new full-time staff person to join our team! Please review the DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Program Manager job posting below to see if you or anyone you…
Started in 2004, “Diversity Month” is celebrated by the U.S. each April to honor and celebrate the many cultures, traditions, and differences that make up our country’s population. It is also a perfect time for you and your organization to reflect on how you can deepen your efforts around workplace…
One of the themes that often comes up in conversations with leaders, whether in one-on-one coaching sessions or in larger team strategic planning meetings, is helping them to figure out how to be most productive in the midst of so much to do! Leaders are always juggling multiple tasks, multiple…
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER Applications are due no later than FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2022. ADR Vantage, Inc. is a leading consulting firm working at the intersection of three fields that most affect employees and their workplaces – Conflict Management, Organization Effectiveness, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). From our beginning…
“My door is always open,” said the leader, as they turned away from their team. This phrase hasn’t aged well and it’s becoming more obsolete than ever. Now that remote work is the norm, many leaders find themselves without offices and without doors. But that’s not the only reason why…
In previous social media posts, we have detailed the importance of pronouncing someone’s name correctly. It is a simple, but absolutely a critical move towards advancing inclusion and promoting respect. And honestly, it’s just the right thing to do. When we take the time to listen, practice if needed, and…
Hair, Teeth, Shoes. Hair, Teeth, Shoes. This was the phrase I found myself repeating over and over again, every morning when I was trying to get my two young children out the door for school. You would think after a few years of the same morning routine – brush your…
This week, Rick Buccheri, ADR Vantage’s Director of Programs, facilitated “Navigating DEI in ADR Practice”, an engrossing discussion among ADR practitioners and program managers exploring how issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion affect the practice of alternative dispute resolution. It was an in-depth conversation, and a great opportunity for…
Even when organizations start to get the diversity part right in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work, it’s often the inclusion part of the equation that gives them more trouble. Many struggle with creating a truly inclusive experience for employees (“a work environment where all people feel respected, accepted, supported…