Setting Higher Expectations, Inc.
Guiding organizations through cultural change by setting higher expectations for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
To create workplace cultures where all feel welcome, valued, respected, and heard.
Vision
Our vision is to create workplace cultures where all feel welcome, valued, respected, and heard. This is accomplished through organizational culture assessment, facilitation of listening sessions, training in the DEI suite, leadership and BOD engagement, and strategic planning.
Services
Organizational Culture Assessment
Our consultants are skilled organizational assessment professionals. Let us conduct a systematic assessment that will produce quantitative and qualitative measures of your organization’s culture. Most assessments include a review of policies, procedures, and employee demographics as well as interviews with key stakeholders, and listening sessions designed to elicit employee feedback that might not otherwise be conveyed to leaders.
Setting Higher Expectations, Inc.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Training Suite
We offer the full suite of DEI training tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization. Our training suite includes: DEI fundamentals, Unconscious Bias, Micro/Macro Aggressions, Cultural Competency, Employee Engagement, Inclusive Leadership, and more.
Strategic Planning
Following a thorough assessment of your organization’s culture, our DEI professionals will work with leadership and board members to develop a customized strategic plan to meet the unique needs of your organization. We will guide you through the implementation process and will provide ongoing monitoring and support as you navigate your journey towards a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
Our Commitment
Setting Higher Expectations, Inc. is committed to the delivery of high quality services that guide and support organizational culture change. Our services are delivered in-person and virtually by seasoned and certified diversity professionals. We are proud of our ability to quickly identify organizational strengths and opportunities and to develop short and long range strategic plans to meet the unique needs of our cients.
Our Clients
Our DEI professionals are equipped to work with organizations in the non-profit, government, and private sectors regardless of size or geographic location. If your organization is struggling to meet the needs of a diverse workforce and client base, then Setting Higher Expectations, Inc. is prepared to assist you in moving towards a culture where all feel welcome, valued, respected, and heard. Professional references and client testimonials are available upon request.
Jennifer L. Williams, PhD President and CEO
DDr. Jennifer Williams is a National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Executive (NDCCDE) with vast experience in organizational culture assessment, leadership development, strategic planning, and implementation of policy, procedure, and practice designed to improve the culture of private, non-profit, and governmental agencies. “Dr. Jen” is adept at developing highly engaged teams where individuals are empowered to use their strengths to contribute to organizational goals. She is equally skilled in the creation and facilitation of training programs designed to provide practical opportunities for team members to demonstrate understanding of DEI and Leadership principles. Dr. Jen earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Clark University and a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Government Contracting from Troy University. She earned her PhD in Public Administration with a concentration in Leadership and Management from Walden University. Her published dissertation was an exploration of the impact of informal leaders on policy adoption. Dr. Jen currently serves as a member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Diversity Council and is also a member of the Georgia Healthcare Executives DEI Committee. She is the Chief Diversity Officer for a regional healthcare system in Georgia and in her free time she is committed to community service and proudly serves as a member of the Albany (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.
Contact us
jwmsphd@gmail.com
(229) 854-7078