Curating learning experiences that strengthen leaders and teams in their pursuit of educational excellence.
Curating learning experiences that strengthen leaders and teams in their pursuit of educational excellence
– Mariah Cone
We Facilitate Collaborative Experiences
We meet organizations where they are and tailor our approach
to the problem they are trying to solve.
Our Approach
Our approach is process-oriented. We start first defining a complex problem with the stakeholders who experience the problem directly (ideally, the most marginalized students, staff, and possibly parents). Understanding the problem from their perspective enables us to generate solutions that specifically address the complexity of the problem with a team that includes key organizational stakeholders, staff, and stakeholders. It is a “go slow to go fast” process that prevents the investment of time and resources implementing solutions that don’t speak to the heart of the problem. In addition to inclusively generating a powerful solution, the process also has the power to create a sense of inclusion, belonging and connection amongst all those involved in the design. This approach was drawn from the Equity Design Center’s “Liberatory Design Process.”
People Are Talking…
Mariah Cone strikes the rare balance of being both brilliant at problem solving and adept with navigating workplace relationships. She is a teacher at heart and as such, is able to demystify the challenges of leadership and create actionable pathways to improving schools.
“Mariah is a kind and insightful consultant whose creativity and thoughtfulness deeply resonate within diverse working environments. Her unique ability to tailor her approach to each organization’s specific needs is genuinely impressive. Collaborating with her has not just been productive but also inspiring, making her an invaluable thought partner and an incredible asset to our team.”
“Mariah is a gifted facilitator, designer, and sense-maker. I have left every interaction with her a better leader and person.”
“Mariah is a great partner and leader – thorough, reflective, and authentic in her approach to work and relationships. She remembers the details that matter and takes the lead while being inclusive in driving project goals.”
