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Engaging communities that have historically been marginalized poses a prevalent challenge for numerous organizations. This challenge often stems from the reluctance of a significant portion of these communities to participate. This reluctance is rooted in longstanding disparities and injustices that have become deeply embedded within an organization’s structures due to historical colonial practices.
The concept of “Decolonizing the Boardroom” involves a critical examination of conventional governance frameworks and an exploration of their historical underpinnings. This process allows us to discern how colonial legacies have significantly influenced these frameworks over time, often sidelining Indigenous perspectives in the decision-making process. Decolonizing the boardroom is an essential endeavor aimed at rectifying these historical wrongs and ensuring that decisions are reached equitably and inclusively.
In this course, we courageously challenge you to reimagine the current colonial systems and structures, and work towards ensuring that all voices are not only heard but genuinely included in their processes. We encourage you to embark on a profound exploration of why decolonization is essential in the light of equity. The course equips you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies essential for championing Indigenous perspectives in the boardroom. As Alroy Baker wisely noted, “Indigenous perspective is not just for Indigenous People; it is for everyone because it’s about being a good human.” Throughout this course, you are invited to leave behind the fear of making mistakes, as growth is a journey that welcomes imperfections. We encourage you to adopt a fluid and adaptable approach, recognizing that equity and inclusion are ongoing processes, rather than fixed destinations.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Part 1: Why Decolonize?
Part 2: The Road to Decolonization
This course is on-demand, meaning that you can take it anytime, at your own pace. The course will take approximately 1-2 hours to complete from start to finish. You have one year (365 days) to complete the course from the date of purchase before it will automatically expire in your account. However, once you open a course for the very first time, you will have unlimited access to complete the course within 3 months. You can choose to take the course in one sitting or in smaller bites. Either way, the course is entirely flexible and up to you how fast you complete it within the 3-month time frame!
Introductory level, no prerequisites.
Diversity, Sensitivity & Inclusion Training
IDEA Fundamentals
Introduction to Unconscious Bias
DEI Best Practices for Nonprofits
The final exam is optional but highly recommended. If you choose not to complete the final exam, the course status on your eLearning dashboard will show as incomplete and you will not receive a certificate of completion.
$99 – this price includes unlimited access to the course for 3 months and all the course downloads.
Trish Mandewo is an accomplished award-winning entrepreneur, diversity & inclusion strategist, mentor, board professional, author, speaker, and a local government elected official. Her unique journey is rooted in her educational background and impressive early career in microbiology & embryology, combined with her extensive experience as an entrepreneur and Consultant. She is the Founder and CEO of Synergy Executive & Boards Consulting Group, a pan-Canadian diversity-oriented consulting company which specializes in Executive and board recruitment, Board Governance Training and EDI consulting. Synergy is committed to helping companies attract and retain BIPOC talent, create brave, safe, and inclusive spaces as well as build diverse, world-class management teams through exceptional talent and solutions.
Trish’s commitment to service extends to her participation on over 25 boards throughout her illustrious career. Currently, she holds influential positions on several keyboards, including being the President for Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), Vice President for the Women’s Enterprise Center (WeBC), Advisory Board member for SFU’s Chang Institute of Business – Venture Connection, Second Term City Councillor for the City of Coquitlam, and Board member for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Her dedication further extends to committee work on the Metro Vancouver Indigenous Relations Committee and The Black Opportunity Fund Governance Committee, where she continues to make meaningful contributions to the community and beyond.
