Diverse Teams by Design
Not by Chance. Not by Checkbox.
High-performing teams don’t come together by accident — they are built with purpose and intentionality. Diverse Teams by Design helps leaders and organizations move beyond the idea of diversity as a checklist and instead embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) as the foundation for true team success. This program equips participants with proven models and tools to design teams that thrive on clarity, collaboration, and trust.
What You Will Gain
Distinguish
Between groups and teams using key behavioral markers
Explore
The ROI of DEIB: psychological safety, productivity, and innovation
Understand
What intentional team design really means — and why random diversity alone is not enough
Build
inclusive teams through clarity, trust, mindset, and shared tools
Apply
the Drexler-Sibbet Team Performance Model for structured team formation
Develop
Practical strategies to sustain team performance through ongoing reflection, feedback, and adaptive practices.
Who It's Great For
This program is designed for teams and leaders who believe collaboration should be intentional, not accidental. It’s ideal for professional and volunteer groups that want to move beyond surface-level diversity and build cultures where every voice is valued.
Project leads and new managers will gain practical frameworks for structuring teams and guiding them through growth, while seasoned leaders and DEI champions will deepen their ability to foster environments of psychological safety, innovation, and belonging.
Whether you’re launching a new initiative, navigating complex dynamics, or strengthening an existing team, Diverse Teams by Design equips you with actionable tools and strategies to create clarity, build trust, and sustain high performance. It’s for anyone committed to transforming a collection of individuals into a cohesive, collaborative team with the mindset and systems needed to thrive.
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Professional & Volunteer Teams – looking to strengthen collaboration and purpose.
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Project Leads – needing clear frameworks for structuring and guiding teams.
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New Managers – developing confidence in leading diverse groups.
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DEI Champions – committed to embedding equity, inclusion, and belonging in practice.
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Leaders at Any Level – who want to turn individuals into cohesive, high-performing teams.
Overview
Your investment: 90 Minutes
Your Experience: self-paced
Your Learning:
Introduction to Team Design, DEIB Principles, and High-Level Practices
Benefit: Provides participants with a strong foundation in what makes teams effective — moving beyond surface-level diversity to understand the deeper principles of intentional design, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This creates a shared language and framework that supports collaboration and trust from the start.
Application: Participants leave with a clear understanding of how to structure teams with purpose, apply DEIB principles in real-world contexts, and integrate high-level practices that set the stage for long-term performance. These insights can be applied immediately to both new and existing teams to foster clarity, alignment, and a stronger sense of shared responsibility.
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Design with Purpose – structure teams intentionally, not by chance.
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Lead with Equity – apply DEIB principles that strengthen trust and belonging.
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Build for Performance – integrate high-level practices that sustain collaboration and results.
Deeper Dive
Your Investment: 3 Hours
Your Experience: self-paced
Your Learning:
Applied Strategies for Psychological Safety, Group-to-Team Transitions, and Core Behaviors for Collaboration
Benefit: Equips participants with actionable tools to move beyond theory into practice, creating environments where people feel safe to contribute, groups evolve into true teams, and collaboration becomes a reliable habit. By focusing on core behaviors, participants gain confidence in applying strategies that drive both trust and performance.
Application: Participants learn how to recognize and address barriers to psychological safety, guide teams through the shift from loosely connected groups into cohesive units, and apply behaviors that reinforce respect, accountability, and shared ownership. These strategies can be put into practice immediately to strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, and unlock innovation.
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Foster Safety – create environments where every voice feels valued.
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Build Teams – guide groups through the transition to cohesive, high-performing units.
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Strengthen Collaboration – apply core behaviors that drive trust and shared success.
Team Performance Intensive
Your Investment: 3 Days
Your Experience: self-paced and group
Your Learning:
Hands-On Experience with Team Design, Assessments, Application, and Coaching
Benefit: Translates theory into lived practice by giving participants direct experience with intentional team design. Personality and culture assessments provide valuable insights into team dynamics, while project-based application ensures that learning is rooted in real-world challenges. Optional post-session coaching extends growth, offering continued support and accountability.
Application: Participants actively design and refine team structures, apply assessment results to improve communication and collaboration, and test their skills in a project-based setting. With the option of ongoing coaching, they can reinforce new strategies, address emerging challenges, and sustain performance improvements long after the workshop ends.
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Design Intentionally – apply structured frameworks to build high-performing teams.
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Apply in Practice – use assessments and project-based work to test and refine strategies.
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Sustain with Coaching – extend growth through ongoing support and accountability.