Inclusion + Economic Opportunity = Equitable & Sustainable Development

Sharing Cultures. Promoting Understanding. Fostering Peace. Furthering Development.

Konesens Development is a boutique consultancy that supports equity and inclusion by fostering community and economic development through diversity-equity-inclusion (DEI)/ corporate social responsibility (CSR) training and support, market and tourism research, capacity building and international trade.

We know that community and economic development are necessary to establishing and sustaining peace and growth in urban communities in developed countries, as well as in transitioning and emerging economies. A critical step in the process of development is connecting to "the other" and building bridges of understanding.

It is our mission to create and further initiatives that support social stability and foster economic growth and sustainability, while improving the livelihoods of the most marginalized.

training

Konesens Development offers virtual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) training and support

Companies can be proactive in strengthening employee and customer relationships by participating in diversity, equity, and inclusion training to further understanding and identify strategies to increase equity. Email csr@konesensdevelopment.com or reach out through the "Contact Us" link below for more information on these or other CSR presentations or workshops.

Recent engagements

Flexera | Women's Summit Keynote on November 4, 2020

Topic:

"Owning Your Awesome: Beyond the Day After!"

Dr. Harriet Lewis reflected on the three pandemics that the world has been experiencing (COVID-19, social unrest, and political polarization). At the root of the disparities in each of the pandemics lies inequity.

" Harriet hit it out of the park with her keynote at our annual Women’s Summit. Her content was extremely engaging and thought-provoking. Harriet is just one of those speakers you want to listen to, her presentation left our audience inspired and asking for more."

--Allison Sword, Flexera

North Suburban Human Resources roundtable training on Sept. 10, 2020

Topic:

"Being Resourceful in the Community"

Our communities, cities, and many of the countries where we operate are currently being confronted with the stark realities of racial inequities that have become more apparent with the crises in recent months. Companies are familiar with employing DEI strategies internally, but what about our role externally, in communities where we operate and/or where our employees live. During this roundtable Dr. Lewis shared strategies regarding corporate social responsibility with an equity lens.

Recent events

Encouraging E.Q.U.I.T.Y.

On Sat. July 25, 2020, Konesens Development held a webinar on "Encouraging E.Q.U.I.T.Y." The webinar covered allyship and economic development, and provided an overview on how companies, organizations, and individuals can work together to address systemic racism by furthering initiatives focused on promoting EQUITY. Konesens Development continues to offer webinars on "Barriers to EQUITY."

On Sat. July 25, 2020, Konesens Development held a webinar on "Encouraging E.Q.U.I.T.Y." The webinar covered allyship and economic development, and provided an overview on how companies, organizations, and individuals can work together to address systemic racism by furthering initiatives focused on promoting EQUITY. Konesens Development continues to offer webinars on "Barriers to EQUITY."If your are interested in hosting this or similar workshops with your company to increase allyship among employees and/or to increase understanding on how your company can reduce inequity at within the firm or increase its social responsibility in communities where it operates, please email CSR@konesensdevelopment.com or send a message through the link below.

If your are interested in hosting this or similar workshops with your company to increase allyship among employees and/or to increase understanding on how your company can reduce inequity at within the firm or increase its social responsibility in communities where it operates, please email CSR@konesensdevelopment.com or send a message through the link below.

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