Practical Tools for More Inclusive Work

Inclusive Language Guide

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Words matter. This guide helps ensure respectful, bias-free communication that reflects cultural, gender, and social diversity. It includes practical examples and alternatives to promote belonging in all forms of project communication.

Inclusive Demographic Questions

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Surveys should reflect the full range of identities. Our guidance helps researchers design demographic questions that are respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive—ensuring that all communities are represented.

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Equity Checklists for Research and Evaluation

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Equity should be embedded in every stage of research.

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Our checklists provide best practices for:

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Survey

Design & Data Collection
Using inclusive language and reducing participation barriers.

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Analysis & Reporting

Avoiding bias and ensuring fair representation.

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Data Visualization

Presenting findings clearly, accurately, and accessibly.

Strengthening Intercultural Competence with IDI®

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We use the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®) to build intercultural competence within our team and with our clients.

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Internal Practices

Led by our EDI Director, Dr. Paola Molina, a Qualified Administrator (QA) of IDI, we use this tool to strengthen our own equity work.

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Client Training & Capacity Building

By assessing intercultural competence, we tailor strategies that help organizations advance their own EDI goals in meaningful, measurable ways.