PIC promotes one’s individual evolution throughout the program. Program participants will:

Module #1

The Power of Self—Individual development and Influence

Focus Areas:

• Self-awareness and Personal Growth—Discover how your values, experiences, and identities shape your perceptions, interactions, and capacity to influence change

• Leveraging Personal Influence—Learn to use your unique strengths and influence to inspire and facilitate change within communities, eco-systems, and organizations

• Interpersonal effectiveness— Develop skills to work collaboratively and empathetically with others, even in challenging or complex situations

• Building a Learning Community—We will explore and study the dynamics of the group as a microcosm for understanding broader systemic dynamics

What you will gain

• Deeper self-awareness and confidence in your ability to lead change with an equity, inclusion and belonging lens

• Practical tools for navigating interpersonal relationships with intention

• A network of peers committed to supporting each other’s growth and learning

Module #2

The Power of Groups—Exploring Intergroup Dynamics in Systems

Focus Areas

• Social Identity Group Theory—understand how social identities (nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, class, ability, etc.) shape individual and group experiences

• Intergroup Dynamics—explore how different identity groups interact, including the tensions and opportunities for connection and collaboration

• Dialogic Skills for Change—develop the ability to facilitate meaningful conversations that bridge divides, address inequities, and foster belonging

What you will gain:

• A deeper understanding of group dynamics and how our identities influence social power and human system inequities

• Enhanced facilitation skills for leading difficult dialogues and creating space for authentic, transformative engagements

• Insights into how group level interactions contribute to broader organizational and societal change

Module #3

The Power of Systems—Transforming Communities and Organizations

Focus areas

• Applying theory to practice— build on the knowledge and skills from Modules 1 & 2 to design and implement strategies for systems transformation

• Navigating complexity— learn to approach systemic change with agility and adaptability, addressing resistance and leveraging opportunities for impact

• Sustaining Transformation— develop strategies to ensure that equity, inclusion, and belonging become lasting elements of system transformation

What you will gain:

• An ability to translate individual and group-level insights into systematic action

• A framework for leading organizational transformation with a focus on equity, inclusion and belonging

• Practical tools for creating sustainable, meaningful change in complex systems