Unleash the power of belonging.
And do bigger things—together.
Belonging impacts your bottom line.
Without it, we see high turnover, underperformance, disengagement, disconnected silos, lack of diversity, and declining giving.
What are the costs to your organization?
At Belonging by Design, we cultivate diverse teams and communities that bring out the best in people to achieve greater results together - from higher productivity, to increased innovation, to flourishing membership.
Belonging works.
You want an organization where everyone is energized to contribute their unique talents, in sync with each other and your mission. Yet profound forces, from the pandemic to polarization, have changed the game, leaving us more disconnected and disengaged than ever. By strengthening belonging systemically across your organization, we can help you develop the initiative, diversity, trust, and collaboration to tackle everything from increasing employee retention to building more transformative communities.
"Belonging by Design planned and facilitated a transformative retreat for the managers of our diverse, 1,200-person organization within UCSF. Wendy and Julie were terrific to work with: true partners in every sense of the word. We particularly appreciated that they invested substantial time in getting to know the nuances of our complex, matrixed organization and culture, and how collaboratively they worked hand in hand with our team.
They listened carefully to our goals for the day and worked with us to produce a tailored, interactive experience that brought people closer to each other and our shared mission, and gave us new tools to motivate and engage our employees. They are excellent facilitators, engaging, enthusiastic, and authentic. I would recommend them to anyone considering a similar program."
— CATHERINE LUCEY, MD, MACP, EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR AND PROVOST, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
"Social belonging is a fundamental human need, hardwired into our DNA. And yet, 40% of people say that they feel isolated at work, and the result has been lower organizational commitment and engagement."
Belonging matters.
Belonging has been identified as one of the most important ingredients for building a successful team and community, yet remains elusive to many. Read more about why belonging matters for your organization.
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"As we emerge from the pandemic and over two years of isolation, belonging should be our collective number-one priority. We entrusted Belonging by Design to lead our first post-pandemic, in-person gathering of our Board of Directors on the subject of belonging. I credit the profound success of the retreat with their skilled and engaging facilitation, ultimately laying the groundwork for the launch of our present strategic plan."
— MICHAEL G. PAPPAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SAN FRANCISCO INTERFAITH COUNCIL