Our approach to organizational transformation
Creating inclusive and safe spaces
At the Colbourne Institute, we’re dedicated to building environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. Our focus is on providing tools to help people understand diverse perspectives and work together in harmony—without asking anyone to change their personal beliefs.
Harm reduction at the heart
Inclusion is more than just a goal; it’s about reducing harm. By addressing and eliminating harm through meaningful structural and institutional changes, especially for vulnerable communities, organizations take real steps toward equity and inclusion.
Moving beyond individual training
True transformation requires more than surface-level fixes. That’s why the Colbourne Institute shifts the focus from individual training to addressing systemic issues. We tackle the unique challenges organizations face on a structural level, helping them create sustainable, lasting change.
Understanding power dynamics
Societal power structures shape the way we interact and work. The Colbourne Institute helps organizations recognize and navigate these dynamics in their own systems, equipping them to build equitable spaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
What about accessibility?
Creating meaningful accessibility strategies means going beyond good intentions and isolated accommodations. It requires thoughtful planning and a systems-level approach that weaves accessibility into the core of an organization’s culture, processes, and spaces.
At the Colbourne Institute, we partner with clients to identify accessibility gaps and opportunities, strengthen inclusive practices, and implement strategies that lead to lasting, organization-wide change.
What sets our consulting apart?
We don’t replace essential individual accommodation services, we complement them. Our focus is on building systemic accessibility that:
- Strengthen individual accommodation efforts,
- Optimize the workplace for all employees and patrons, and
- Deliver measurable business benefits like improved retention, increased revenue, and expanded reach.
How do we work with you?
We start with your organization’s strengths as the foundation, partnering with you to identify opportunities and implement custom solutions tailored to your unique needs, vision, and culture. Backed by data, evidence-based research, and best practices, we focus on practical, impactful strategies grounded in change management principles.
Our support includes:
- Assessment and benchmarking
- Policy/process review and development
- Strategy/roadmap development and implementation
- Workplace culture committee/Employee resource group formation and support
- Change management and communications support
Interested in our consultation services?
Book a free 30-minute discovery meeting to learn how we can support your organization in its growth to inclusion.
Privacy statement
The personal information collected on this web form will be used to contact you about projects, partnerships, and updates from the Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership. Collection is authorized under section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and is managed in accordance with the Act. Questions about the collection and use of the personal information can be directed to the Director, Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership, 10230 108 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1L4. Email: colbourneinstitute@norquest.ca. Telephone: 780.644.6446.