Is your organization active and intentional about fostering a culture of inclusivity? Do you have the tools to attract and retain a diverse workforce?
Let’s start a conversation. Beyond binary equitable best practices are inclusive of everyone regardless of gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation. Through training programs and advisory consulting services, SGF Inclusion supports you and your organization in unlearning bad habits and checking bias; critical skills and tools in ensuring we are professional and culturally competent. We all have a gender identity. Our team will take you on a journey, engaging you every step of the way!
All of our programming can be delivered in-person, hybrid or virtually online. Equity, diversity-celebrating and inclusion programming also includes asynchronous e-Learning through our SGF Inclusion Centre. We’re tech-savvy and obsessed with innovation to ensure your learning journey is interactive and FUN! As professional service providers, bridge your intention with action and empower your employees with skills and confidence to engage in best practices ensuring everyone has equitable opportunity to thrive within your work space.
Our Services
Consulting Advisory Services
As professional service providers, bridge your intention with action and empower your employees with skills and confidence to engage in best practices ensuring everyone has equitable opportunity to thrive within your work space. Create a reflexive, brave learning environments with holistic approach to change management.
Inclusion audits and reviews
Is your organization active and intentional about fostering a culture of inclusivity? Our team will review and make recommendations on a wide range of of items including policy, human resources (HR), social media, program design, website development, search engine optimization (SEO) and more.
Live & On-Demand Training Workshops
Our teams offers results-driven, authentic programming with friendly, approachable instructors. With lived-experience programming enriched with diverse voices and perspectives, your team will leave inspired and motivated to learn.
Community & stakeholder engagement
Build a space where diversity can thrive; in addition to offering free programming- we provide our community with actionable outcomes, tools to negotiate challenging situations and ongoing support from our EDIA Specialists.
“The conference was amazing! Your session really hit home for a lot of our members… Your recorded session was amazing. To have that high quality production in one day, WHILE you had Covid was astonishing. I wish all our recorded sessions were as high a calibre! Thank you so much and please pass on our thanks to your staff. The people present learned so much and were truly changed.”
— Jennifer Carey M.Org.M, BHSc, RTR, Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists Association/Canadienne des technologies en radiation medicale
Beyond Barriers 4 Inclusion Premiere Series and Workshops:
SGF’s ‘Beyond Barriers 4 Inclusion’ (BB4I) program is a series of 3 certificate courses designed to empower you with actionable tools and knowledge focused on best-practices inclusion and equity awareness. By completing this series, you’ll be equipped to perform your professional role with competency and confidence, ensuring that you can create welcoming, safe, and brave spaces for all individuals.
These courses specifically focus on shifting bias and countering stigma surrounding gender identity and gender expression. Upon completion of each course within the series, you’ll receive a certificate, validating your achievement and demonstrating your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
BB4I: 2SLGBTQ+ 101
In this 60-minute course, participants will update their language, learn about emerging identities within our culture and get some quick training on how to create an inclusive environment for their community, clients and/or coworkers.
BB4I: Beyond Binary Bias
In this 60-minute course, participants will gain an understanding of bias and the types which negatively impact working relationships and environments. They will also learn to recognize bias through an intersectional lens and gain strategies for checking and removing harmful biases.
BB4I: Perfecting Pronouns
In this 60-minute course, participants will learn about the importance of pronouns, gaining easy to use tools and tricks to using gender-neutral language.
All certified courses are offered asynchronously, and include surveys, Q&A, quizzes and interactivity. Successful participants earn a certificate of completion. Group rates available.
BB4I COURSES DESIGNED FOR YOUR INDUSTRY
Developed in collaboration with local leaders, we design professional equity and inclusion workshops and curriculum specifically for your industry and sector.
Looking for a workshop specifically for your organization? Contact Us!
BB4I: Leadership in Recreation and Sport
In partnership with Recreation Nova Scotia, we are proud to support recreation leaders in better developing their organizations and strengthening communities. BB4I certification series, Leadership in Recreation and Sport, is an accredited 3-course asynchronous training program delivering skills and tools to create welcoming, inclusive and equitable spaces.
BB4I: Welcoming schools
Beyond binary professional in-person workshops and online courses.
Our team of inclusion facilitators offer Full and Half Day Professional Development Workshops for elementary, middle and high schools.
micro courses
Because bite-sized learning sinks in, sticks and keeps us moving forward. SGF Inclusion catalog of online EDIA courses include a selection of ‘Micro’ asynchronous e-Learning courses. Each course is approx. 10-30 minutes in length.
Check out our list of growing courses. Bite-sized learning in your own space, at your own pace!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are live workshops or asynchronous e-Learning courses more effective?
At SGF we deliver both regularly and there are learning pros and cons on each side.
You might choose independent e-Learning to elevate your training skills, boost your resume and prepare for upcoming job-postings. Asynchronous learning has an added benefit of inspiring 100% engagement from participants in watching the videos, engaging in quizzes and applying the learning. Learners can speed up , slow down and pause videos; choose to read along with closed captions and work through the program on a self-paced schedule. Check out our courses in the catalog
Live (in-person or virtual) workshops provide opportunity for great group discussions and sharing input.
Did you know, if you’re registering as part of an organization or group, a ‘Ask Us Anything’ live OR virtual session can compliment your group’s course completion? Inquire for details: connect@simplygoodform.com
How will course materials be delivered?
At SGF we deliver both in-person and virtual workshops regularly and there are learning pros and cons on each side.
For those participating in our asynchronous e-learning, our programming is all housed within the top-quality, industry leading LMS platform iSpring Learn.
Upon purchasing your course(s), you will receive an email confirming your purchase and you’ll be directed to our platform where you can set-up your unique password and user account. Access to your course will begin shortly thereafter!
The entire course is delivered online, virtually. If you ask a question while in the platform, a member of our team will receive a notification and respond back to you within business working hours. We pride ourselves on supporting all participants with live, local support and appreciate your engagement!
How quickly can I expect results?
Our workshops are designed to provide participants with knowledge, tools and thought-leadership skills.
For businesses and corporations, the implementation and commitment around being intentionally inclusive is an ongoing journey. Key learning outcomes and includes an anonymous participant pre and post-course survey. We are serious about ensuring everyone gets the most out of their experience learning with SGF and we customize for you accordingly!
We are here to inspire you to be engaged in the process. Like anything in life, you will get out of this program what you put into it. We can promise that if you commit to being intentional about the tools and put in the work, you will experience positive results.
Our workshops are designed to provide participants with knowledge, tools and thought-leadership skills.
For businesses and corporations, the implementation and commitment around being intentionally inclusive is an ongoing journey. Key learning outcomes and includes an anonymous participant pre and post-course survey. We are serious about ensuring everyone gets the most out of their experience learning with SGF and we customize for you accordingly!
We are here to inspire you to be engaged in the process. Like anything in life, you will get out of this program what you put into it. We can promise that if you commit to being intentional about the tools and put in the work, you will experience positive results.
Will I receive a certificate after course completion?
Yes. In fact, if you participate in our full BB4I series, you’ll receive 3 certificates!
SGF is a nationally accredited Rainbow Registered business and also a Rainbow Registered Assessor. Our standards are high and we are recognized nationally and building upon our client’s successes. Our unique e-Learning delivery is designed to support you in building thought-leadership skills at your own pace, in a fun and engaging way.
Each module is completed in sequence and additional courses are available to continue building your skills and knowledge.
Our courses are a valuable accreditation to add to your professional development assets. A commitment of approx. 3.0 hours of working through the e-learning program and participation in activities will be required to earn accreditation.
You’ll be able to download each certificate upon completion of the individual course.
I am part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and unsure about taking this program being offered by my employer. Do I have options?
Self-care in Learning is an upmost priority at SGF. Reduction of trauma is at the heart of what we do. There are always options and we’re happy to provide a solution, protecting anonymity of participants. Please reach out to us directly.
At SGF, we acknowledge that organizations embarking on this kind of EDIA education must be cognizant of the diverse identities of participants and potential trauma and/or personal triggers which can be caused by mandatory training initiatives, which include trans and non-binary team members.
This series is designed for those who are looking to gain a better understanding and skillset to support inclusion of trans, non-binary and gender expansive individuals. It is predominantly designed for cisgender participants.
With this stated, the experiences shared within this program are all uniquely personal to every individual and we acknowledge there are no two alike experiences or journey’s. Our diverse team of trans and non-binary educators and cis-allies are learning every day from shared experiences and therefore we feel confident there is always an opportunity for everyone to grow from this program.
We strive to create brave spaces to encourage thoughtful conversations. For anyone who has been personally impacted by similar experiences, this type of content may, on one hand, make a person feel seen and validated, and on the other, trigger feelings of deep hurt.
We want to emphasize the importance of prioritizing taking care of yourselves and your fellow learners. Opting out is a valid form of taking care of yourself and should be supported by educators and activity leaders. Please let us know if we can provide an alternative solution.
We want to hear from you!
Get in touch with a member of our team to learn about group rates and discounted pricing for workshops.