CAPABILITIES
Company Overview
Common is a boutique consulting firm specializing in inclusive leadership and brand development. Our mission is to help make diverse talent more common in less common places. Targeting the critical areas of performance, revenue, and outcomes, we provide the tools, insights, and guidance needed to build a more inclusive workplace.
We partner with organizations seeking to become the employer of choice for diverse talent by establishing strategic and sustainable pipelines and processes for developing, advancing, promoting, and including women and people of color.
Core Competencies
Common helps organizations set and meet targets for increasing diversity in leadership positions, implement policies and practices that promote inclusivity, provide coaching, development, and branding opportunities incorporating underrepresented groups, and regularly measure and report progress toward these goals.
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We help our clients foster an environment where diverse perspectives are actively sought and integrated into decision-making processes at all levels.
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Speaking
Curate presentations and team-building experiences that remind your employees what needs to be achieved, how to get there, and why you do what you do. Help your teams empower themselves and encourage them to be aligned and accountable.
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Our experienced speakers deliver engaging presentations and workshops on a range of topics related to inclusive leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We can tailor our presentations to meet the specific needs of your organization and audience, whether it's a team training or a keynote speech.
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Assessing
Get a clear view of how well your company culture fosters leadership opportunities at all levels of the organization by considering multiple dimensions of diversity, employee satisfaction, inclusion, and engagement.
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We offer customized assessments to help organizations evaluate their current diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and identify areas for improvement. Our assessments are designed to provide actionable insights and recommendations that can help organizations create a more inclusive workplace.
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Benchmarking
Revisit your company values and explore how organizational growth objectives impact how leadership tracks are set, measured, and achieved. Create awareness around a shared understanding and belief among senior leadership and the workforce at all levels.
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Our benchmarking services help organizations compare their diversity, equity, and inclusion practices with those of their peers and industry leaders. We provide detailed reports and analyses that can help organizations understand where they stand and develop a roadmap for improvement.
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Coaching
Develop your high-potential people and process managers into leaders with clarity on how to employ their strengths and express their value in a meaningful way. Normalize a culture of appreciation and recognition to increase performance, productivity, morale, employee retention, and overall satisfaction.
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Our coaching services provide one-on-one guidance and support for professionals who want to develop their leadership skills and advance their careers. We specialize in coaching diverse professionals, and providing personalized strategies for success.
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Branding
We work with leaders to become more poised and polished, identify their own authentic style, honor their talents, and attain a sense of confidence and success. With your organization as the backdrop, we'll work to monetize their expertise with brands that are strategic, meaningful, and memorable.
Our branding services help professionals build their personal brands and develop a strong professional presence. We work with diverse professionals to develop a personal brand that aligns with their values and career goals, helping them to stand out in a competitive market.
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Embedding
Incorporate the culture of inclusive leadership development into behaviors and work practices, establish or recalibrate systems, policies, and processes where necessary to assess team members at each stage of the growth cycle and keep your employee experience consistent.
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Our embedding services provide ongoing support for organizations as they work to create a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer customized onboarding, training, coaching, and consulting services to help organizations embed inclusive practices and policies into their day-to-day operations.
General Information
At Common, we believe that creating a stronger, more inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but also the smart thing to do. Our services are designed to help organizations build a more diverse and inclusive workforce that can drive innovation, improve employee engagement, and deliver better business results.
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Certifications
Professional Certified Coach (PCC - International Coaching Federation)
OMSDC MBE
OHIO WBE
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Certificates
Certified Executive & Leadership Development Coach (CELDC - The Academies)
Certified Leadership Engagement & Impact Coach (CLEIC - The Academies)
Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC - The Academies)
Academies Certified Strengths Coach (ACSC - The Academies)
Personal Branding Certificate (Studio for Image Professionals)
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NAICS Codes
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
541612 - Human Resources Consulting Services
541613 - Marketing Consulting Services
541618 - Other Management Consulting Services
541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
611430 - Professional and Management Development Training
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DUNS
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​ Tools for Institutionalized Inclusion At Common, we not only support your growth into an inclusive culture but also provide the support and tools to embed inclusivity so that it becomes a programmatic part of your institution's systems, policies, and processes. We do this with a focus on onboarding, training, and retaining high-potential talent so you can create an environment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed and grow, regardless of their background or identity.