IX 365 · Strategic Responsiveness Series · Course No. 02
Strategic Language &
the Engagement Spectrum™
The words, framing, and models that move the work forward now.
FULL COURSE + EXECUTIVE BRIEFING + APPLICATION WORKBOOK
About this course
This course helps leaders communicate effectively in an environment where the language surrounding diversity and engagement has become increasingly contested. Participants learn to distinguish enduring commitments from changing terminology, assess the risks and opportunities associated with different words and frames, and determine when to retain established language, when to pivot, and how to evolve language without diminishing substance. The course introduces practical tools for strategic language selection, the ABCDs of Engagement, stakeholder segmentation, the Engagement Spectrum™, and strategic storytelling. Participants leave better prepared to communicate with different audiences, broaden coalitions, reduce unnecessary polarization, and create language that is credible, mission-aligned, and capable of moving institutional priorities forward.
What you receive
Three components.
Every course.
The Full Course
Self-paced video modules, fully online, 12 months of access.
The Executive Briefing
The course’s core frameworks and findings, in video and written form, distilled for reference.
The Application Workbook
Applied exercises that translate the course to your own institution.
License. Every enrollment is a single-user license for your own professional use. IX 365 materials are not licensed for teaching, consulting, or reproduction for others, and IX 365 does not offer commercial licensing.
Teams and groups. Enrolling more than one person, or building a custom package for your unit or campus, happens through a conversation with our team as part of the Institutional Partner program. Talk with us.
Your instructor
Dr. Damon A. Williams
Chief Catalyst
Author of Strategic Diversity Leadership and The Chief Diversity Officer. One of the original architects of the Inclusive Excellence framework in organizational life. Has worked with more than 1,000 organizations and taught the Strategic Responsiveness and Engagement Model™ to nearly 10,000 leaders since 2023.
Your first step is free. Download the Strategic Responsiveness and Engagement Model™ Brief at no cost. From there, choose the level that fits: $397, $549, $1,997 a year, $3,497, or institutional licensing from $500 per seat. The Brief is included at every level.
Enroll today.
Strategic Language and the Engagement Spectrum™: the Full Course, the Executive Briefing in video and written form, and the Application Workbook. $549, 12 months of access. Or unlock the entire curriculum with IX 365 Membership.
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