A detailed description of our services is available as a downloadable PDF.
Verna Myers Consulting Group Speaking Engagements
We are available for speaking engagements at conferences and workshops. In the recent past, tailored talks have included topics such as:
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The case for diversity & inclusion.
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Understanding personal and systemic barriers and biases.
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The leadership's role in creating a diverse & inclusive environment.
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Integrating diversity & inclusion into your culture.
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Recruiting and developing the best and the brightest
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Understanding the grey areas of sexual harassment
Collaboration: Initial Meeting with Key Players
VMCG meets with key individuals in your firm's leadership to determine your commitment, needs and goals. We share the information we have gathered from our considerable experience regarding:
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What a successful diversity & inclusion initiative entails.
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The best composition for your diversity committee.
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How to design and execute an assessment
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How to avoid missteps.
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How your firm compares to its peers
It is essential... efficient and effective.
Presentation: Introducing Firm Leaders to the Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion
A presentation by VMCG to your firm's management, committees, and/or partners to explain the business value and basic concepts of diversity. We describe how diversity:
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Enhances the firm's ability to attract and retain the most talented attorneys and staff.
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Reduces the high cost of unwanted attrition.
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Gives the firm access to new client markets.
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Satisfies client demand for diversity.
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Enables the firm to improve client service through increased innovation, productivity and teamwork
Many firms have found this presentation absolutely critical to building the necessary internal support, enthusiasm, and leadership.
VMCG also offers presentations at partner retreats as a way to launch an initiative and to increase the partnership's awareness of the importance of diversity for the firm.
A detailed description of our services is available as a downloadable PDF.