by Verhanika Willhelm | Jul 9, 2020 | Tools and Theories
Workplaces will be the first iterations of what an anti-racist society will look like. We know that even if the larger world is racist, we can make workplaces that are anti-racist and a reprieve from normal society. When creating a new framework for anti-racist work...
by Verhanika Willhelm | Mar 16, 2020 | Tools and Theories
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’re well aware of the global pandemic happening right now called Coronavirus. It causes an illness called COVID-19 and because it’s a new illness, no one has immunity against it. Meaning, if you come into...
by Verhanika Willhelm | Aug 16, 2018 | Tools and Theories
Oof. Non-profit boards, amirite? I work predominantly with non-profit organizations and toggle pretty regularly between projects enacted by the staff and projects enacted by the board. One thing I hear pretty consistently from both staff and board members is a general...
by Verhanika Willhelm | May 8, 2018 | Tools and Theories
I was reminded recently why documentation is a crucial part of staying safe and sane in any workplace. When I think of a worker documenting things, I think of instances of discrimination based on age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, or religious...
by Verhanika Willhelm | Feb 27, 2018 | Tools and Theories
In the midst of the current social and political climate, I hear a lot about a need for “diversity.” Job postings are full of good intentions that go something like “X company is committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workplace.” Which is...
by Verhanika Willhelm | Dec 22, 2017 | Tools and Theories
I can’t tell you how many mission and vision statements I’ve helped craft in my time as a consultant. The first part of building the foundation of good structure is to know what you’re doing with your time. So, when I do structure checks with the...
