LaTosch Consulting is an independent consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals.
We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening their internal and external connection and by addressing any barriers that prevent inclusive and welcoming environments.
Our approach involves nurturing an environment where every voice matters, where we measure progress, and where consultants serve as catalysts for meaningful transformation. Join us on this journey as we illuminate the path towards a just and fair society, step by step, together.
In recent times, the language “diversity, equity and inclusion” has come under intense scrutiny, however, we believe diversity is simply a fact – the existence of variation within and among any group of people. It simply exists. Inclusion, is the act of supporting processes that lift up, amplify, and maximize our individual and unique qualities, characteristics, experiences, and thinking. It’s at the core of all effective group growth – at the family level, community level, organizational level and institutional level. We believe that equity is fairness 2.0 – it’s understanding that while the intent that everyone is treated fairly and equally in our society, we know that none of us come in with the same characteristics – we are all unique and possess unique super powers and face unique challenges within our society. Equity work entails eliminating the barriers that people face to be able to fully participate and contribute to the productive whole – to help our organizations be better, together.
We believe that embodying these needs to be a lifespan commitment for any organization engaging in this work. A initiative will not “fix” our organizations nor immediately and magically yield results. A one-off training (that isn’t repeated), an initiative (that ends), or a strategic plan (that may or may not be implemented) will not make lasting change and risk leaving staff more disillusioned than when they started. Rather, positive change happens by centering an organization’s intention, attention, and resources for the long term in order to enhance an organization’s growth and development.
Everyone within an organization will have their own unique position or place perspective on the issues that emerge, often rooted in very personal experiences. It is critical during one of our engagements to provide spaces for openness, honesty, and vulnerability by honoring all perspectives in conversations and the development of strategies. Co-created action plans that are practical and effective come from processes with employees who are united in purpose, understanding, and commitment.
We believe that identifying clear, measurable objectives when designing action plans will best support an organization in effectively moving toward their goals. Setting measurable goals enables the group to assess its progress and adjust its plans over time to better achieve, and in some cases adapt, goals.
As Consultants, our role is to collaboratively develop and manage an effective process that achieves your organizational goals. This means working collaboratively and in concert with staff, organizational leadership, and board members to learn about current conditions, assess strengths and opportunities for growth, reflect those learnings back, fold in best practices, and develop plans that are relevant and realistic for the organization to implement successfully. During this process, it often means that all parties, and especially the consultants, must maintain flexibility and the ability to pivot and accommodate the unexpected shifts that may arise.
Contact LaTosch Consulting for more information about how your organization can get started.
