Working both virtually and in person, we are a full-service consulting firm, specializing in facilitation and training in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, board of director governance, and strategic facilitation.
McCord Consulting Group is a subject matter expert on diversity and inclusion issues. Meeting people where they are at, we help groups create a foundation to understand diversity, equity, and inclusion. This comprehension demonstrates to current and future employees, customers, and stakeholders the purpose and overall intention of diversity as it relates to a distinct organizational culture.
We bring enthusiasm, emotional safety, and structure to meetings – giving groups permission to execute bold ideas to change communities and the world. Using innovative problem solving techniques, McCord Consulting Group guides teams to prioritize the most impactful actions and sets them on a path to immediate implementation the moment the facilitated session is complete.
Tailored to the needs of the individual organization, McCord Consulting Group leads Board of Directors through their roles and responsibilities as they relate to both the mission of the organization and the job of the CEO. Incorporating diversity and inclusion into all training reinforces its importance in sustaining innovative and relevant institutions.
Meet the team.
McCord Consulting Group is a a Black-owned, woman-owned boutique firm with locations in Boulder, Colorado and Panamá City, Panamá. The group has been in the governmental affairs, business consulting, and board development fields since 2004.
With a notable career in the legislative field, some highlights for the MCG team include:
Additionally, the team has worked on education and labor policy at the Colorado General Assembly, bringing a unique expertise and proven lobbying style to the West.
The team specializes in working with organizations organizations looking to implement organizational change – including strategic facilitation, board of director engagement, and the recruitment and retention of minority employees and board directors that is culturally competent and supportive.
MCG’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Notre Dame and a Masters of Public Policy from Michigan State University.
MCG provides public speaking services, training audiences to break free of the status quo so that they can lead their teams and organizations to the next phase of development. The team has spoken before the following audiences: The University of Notre Dame, Financial Planning Association, BevNet, ExpoWest, Alliance Management Institute, and the Colorado Small Business Development Center.
Ms. McCord’s civic and professional board participation includes the City of Boulder Board of Zoning Adjustment and the Boulder Community Health Patient & Family Advisory Council. Her past board participation includes the Posner Center for International Development, Boulder Housing Partners, and the Community Affairs Council of the Boulder Chamber. Ms. McCord is the past President of the Notre Dame Club of Denver and she is the current Diversity Council Region West Director for the University of Notre Dame. She has been named a Boulder ‘Young Pro to Know’ by the Boulder Chamber of Commerce.
Last month, I gave a presentation to Conecta Africa about talent sourcing and mentor networks. Conecta Africa is a part of the Bridge for Billions network, supporting entrepreneurs on The Continent as they journey from ideation to scaling. On a personal note, I am so thrilled to work with these African thought leaders who are bringing fresh perspectives and realistic problem solving to address social, technological, and health care opportunities that also generate capital.
As I was preparing for the presentation, I spoke to African entrepreneurs to understand the unique challenges that exist in their markets related to network sustainability. One takeaway that I learned was that solidifying trust early in the relationship is vital to the sustainability of the relationship. I admit, while this seems like an obvious observation, I have personally had a different experience in my entrepreneurial journey. When I started McCord Consulting Group in the United States, I had little difficulty networking with people who readily trusted me, my experience, and my abilities. In my experience, the culture of trust in the U.S. was more fluid. I was trusted because my future client trusted my past client. And, if I broke that trust, word would travel very quickly and my business credibility would crumble. While speaking to African business leaders, I learned that, in some African countries, trust is not given as freely. Building trust takes a lot of time, effort, and constant nurturing. The extra time I took to better understand my audience allowed me to speak in a way that did not make assumptions about business environments in African countries based upon my U.S. experience.
As you expand your business in other countries or diversify your workforce with people from other cultures, it is imperative that you work with partners who understand the nuances of these cultures to ensure your business success. McCord Consulting Group is ready to be your partner as you expand to bring your business to new corners of the world.
For more information on strategic business planning, follow along on LinkedIn or Instagram. For more information on ways in which I can motivate your team, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Nikki McCord is the founder of McCord Consulting Group & McCord Speaks, the only choice for organizations looking to energize, innovate, and pursue new paths beyond the status quo.