Making inequities visible.

Centering cultural inquiry.

Creating impactful change.

 

Founded by two PhD anthropologists, Willing Observers LLC works with individuals and organizations to help them develop cultural competencies that foster inclusion and equity. We know that inequities are often difficult to change, because they are embedded in culture and appear normative. Our mission is to train individuals to notice inequities and enable them to become effective change agents in the workplace and in society.

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Creating Culture & Measuring Change

For a brief preview of our content, check out the webinar below, titled “Creating and Measuring Culture Change,” which provides an introduction to how you can employ a cultural inquiry model to identify DEI strategies that work for your organization.

The 2024 Willing Observers’ DEIB Toolkit contains:

  • PLAN: A Tool for Inclusive Communication

  • 10 Common Unconscious Biases

  • AISLE: A Tool for Mitigating Unconscious Biases

  • Quick Thinking: A Quiz to Reveal Your Unconscious Biases

  • Reducing Polarization Through Language

Fill out the form to download the Willing Observers’ 2024 DEIB Toolkit.

Designing Inclusive Cultures

Our unique cultural assessment helps you create a DEIB strategy that is meaningful and impactful using cultural insights from your organization.

Learning & Development

We work closely with you to develop learning initiatives tailored to your organization, from single trainings and workshops to multi-session learning pathways.

Strategic Planning & Metrics

We provide tools and coach your DEIB leaders to ensure your DEIB strategies are impactful and sustainable to your organization.

Executive Coaching

We help leaders articulate the significance of DEIB to their business, improve their communication over DEIB subjects, and provide inspirational DEIB leadership.

Our Services

Speaking Engagements

We are happy to keynote a special event or participate in panel, webinar, and roundtable discussions on DEIB, culture, business, and U.S. politics.

Free DEIB Tools

We support DEIB advocates in creating an impact regardless of role, organization, or employment. Check out our “Resources” tab for more!

Testimonials

  • "Well done! Dr. Arciniega is awesome! She was able to keep the conversation engaging and attentive to everyone's emotional needs. She also connected to the group on a personal level which demonstrated authenticity and passion for DEI!"

    Director, Community College

  • "I absolutely loved this [Implicit Bias] workshop. I feel it was extremely valuable. I will use what I have gained and this has motivated me to learn more about these biases. If there is a part 2 please add me to the workshop. Thanks for the ebook, it’s a great resource to go back to."

    Anonymous, For-Profit Organization

  • "Missy's presentation was great! Love the energy and positivity. And I enjoyed the conversation I had within my breakout room. The openness to learn across various ages, roles, and identities was inspiring. I am going to make an effort to enhance my awareness by monitoring my responses and noticing changes in different settings."

    Senior Administrator, State University

  • "[Lucy] was very knowledgeable about the subject, and I loved that she said what I was thinking. It made her relatable to me and let me know I was on the right page even though I didn't have the correct terms to use, I was able to understand. I learned a lot."

    Advisor, Conservative Think-Tank Organization

  • "I would like to say that I am more aware of inclusive language and the opportunities to better practice and be present in inclusivity. I have noticed more of the language I use and I can now help others be more aware, too."

    Anonymous, State University