Learning, Development & Training
Make your actions speak louder than your words
Training and Educational Experiences
To create high-impact learning and development solutions and opportunities, we seek to gain insights through organizational consulting by reviewing history, mission & culture, operations, and structure to develop or expand the DEIBA Program Framework. This is assessed as it is understood by key stakeholders and at various levels & functions.
Key areas we keep in mind as programming is developed:
Goals
Audience
Accessibility
Collateral
Sustainability
Lunch & Learns
60-minute Lunch and Learn sessions led by subject matter experts for concise learnings and high engagement.
Content is adapted to an introductory, intermediate, or advanced audience to meet your team where they are to support their growth. We have a number of topics to support your organization’s ongoing learning and development solution and DEIBA journey. Our team can work with you to curate a unique curriculum or you can choose from one of our thoughtfully designed Lunch and Learn programs. To create inclusive and accessible programming, sessions include a complimentary recording of the session, learning assessment, and lesson plan to share with the team for continued conversation.
As workplaces evolve, so do conversations. Our speakers are experienced facilitators, supporting inclusive conversations and difficult topics to call people in, not out.
Workshops
We prioritize diversity in our speaking partner community and consider demographic markers such as gender, ethnicity, race, ability/disability, and more in developing curriculum.
Our workshop learning and development solutions are created to go beyond the traditional, standalone-training model and become a transformational and instructive tool in your ongoing strategy. This isn’t your average PowerPoint presentation with limited engagement. These are tactical, participation-heavy conversations that encourage stretching of personal boundaries and workplace commitment to change as a cohesive unit. Understand the team’s learnings, sentiments and priorities through surveys and breakout sessions. We analyze & present that information to drive short-term wins and long-term success.
Facilitated Conversations & Healing Roundtables
In response to critical world events, The Rise Journey hosts Facilitated Conversations and Healing Roundtables. These are intentional spaces that allows employees to process their feelings and gain support from one another in a guided environment facilitated by a trained practitioner. The objective is to support the emotional, social and mental wellbeing of employees while also providing relief to HR professionals who may also be impacted by the news and are experiencing overwhelm.
Spoken Word Poetry
Connecting authentically with diverse cultures isn't just about work—it's about enriching our lives. We're all about bringing your team and their loved ones into our events, creating a real sense of community. Whether you're part of an ERG, DEI Committee, or just a tight-knit team, our gatherings are a special way to dive into the arts and lift up voices that need to be heard.
Our poets? They're a dynamic mix of backgrounds including BIPOC, bringing unique stories to your organization and supporting local artists. From poets to activists, they're sharing worldviews, opinions, and even a bit of love and trauma through their art. We're here to really nurture and boost their creativity in your community. Let's make this cultural journey a meaningful one together.
Guided Meditation
Guided meditation strategically enhances professional focus and well-being through expert-led sessions, emphasizing stress management and resilience. Tailored for various experience levels, these sessions seamlessly integrate into demanding schedules, offering practical tools for achieving a balanced mindset, increased focus, and supporting overall well-being.
Did You Know…
15,000+
participants have learned from our interactive DEIBA sessions in the past 2 years!
91%
of learning participants rate our sessions 7/10 or higher!
84%
of participants said that DEI training has a direct impact on their likelihood to stay at their current organization.
What’s Included?
Learning Assessment
We analyze participant trends, learning, and sentiments after every educational experience. Our report features feedback with breakdowns by demographic and insights to highlight wins and support your team in building an engaging workplace culture in response to real-time employee data.
Speaker Meet & Greets
Meet the speaker in advance to review the presentation, their approach and style, with an opportunity to personalize aspects of your session to better engage your team.
Lesson Plans
To expand and deepen your team’s learnings, we provide a comprehensive, multi-page lesson plan after each session. Each plan features facilitated discussion questions to engage teams in putting new concepts into practice, and provides guidance for continued conversation.
Support from Start to Finish
Want some backup? We’re here for—and with—you. A member of our Learning & Development solution team will join you at your meet & greet, lunch & learn session, and will follow up with supporting materials such as the assessment and lesson plan. We’re here for you and any questions along the way.
Recording Access
We know teams come in all shapes and sizes, span time zones and continents, and have different learning styles. To create accessible and inclusive learning experiences, we offer 60-day access to each session recording so everyone has an opportunity to learn, review, and participate in the conversation.
Custom Curriculum
Not sure where to start? Create a comprehensive learning plan tailored to your organization’s goals. Our Learning & Development specialists will work with you to identify and organize sessions to best engage your team and increase the impact of your ongoing initiatives.
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What Our Partners Say
“Working with The Rise Journey has truly been a pleasure. Their wide range of sessions from a variety of speakers has given us the opportunity to increase engagement during our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging series. We saw a lot of interest from our employees in the important subjects covered.
The Rise Journey team is great to work with, and they're always prepared and organized with great communication in between sessions.”
Cory MacKenzie
Senior People & Culture Coordinator
Acuity Insights
“Through multi-level DEI training sessions led by SMEs of diverse backgrounds, members of our cohorts felt represented and left each session empowered. The Rise Journey team offered high-touch support and exemplified TRUE partnership. By providing us with post-session data, we were able to gain valuable information to inform our training strategy and ensure that our needs were surpassed.
We look forward to working with them again."
Julia Kortberg
Director of Programs
Venture for America
FAQs
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Workplace learning and development is the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies that empower employees to improve their performance and grow professionally within their organization. It encompasses various activities and initiatives designed to support and promote continuous learning among employees. The primary goal of L&D is to improve individual and organizational performance, increase productivity, and drive innovation.
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There are many different approaches to learning and development. Training can include structured learning through expert-led learning experiences like workshops and Lunch and Learns, cohort-based learning, self-guided courses, mentoring, group and individual coaching, and self-directed courses. The best L&D approach for your organization is one that allows employees to integrate these opportunities into their daily work, supported by experienced colleagues, team collaboration, and reinforced by gaining practical experience. A comprehensive L&D program is aligned with an organization’s specific needs and objectives, focused on accessibility and flexibility, and includes a variety of approaches to cater to diverse learning preferences.
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The purpose of learning and development at an organization is to enhance employee performance, support growth and career development, and drive organizational success. It aims to improve individual and team performance by providing targeted training and development opportunities. Additionally, learning and development initiatives foster a culture of continuous learning, equipping employees with the skills and knowledge to adapt to change and stay competitive. They also support career growth, retaining top talent and creating a motivated workforce. Ultimately, learning and development align with organizational objectives, driving innovation and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
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Learning and development drives business growth by improving employee performance, fostering innovation and adaptability, attracting and retaining top talent, developing effective leaders, and building organizational agility. These initiatives equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles, develop professionally, gain autonomy in their career paths, and ultimately driving overall productivity and efficiency.
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Our team works with organizations to create curated L&D plans to support specific goals, in alignment with long-term strategic planning, resources and budget. We offer a variety of Educational Experiences to support different learning styles and preferences, addressing the changing needs of both employees and the organization. Our services include Lunch and Learns, workshops, off-site programming, coaching, mentoring program development, and more.
