Inclusive Decisionmaking

Session Description:

In this interactive workshop, Emma Schain of Superbloom Learning and Ta Lynn Mitchell of TKM Consulting will review how to use inclusive decision-making as a tool for creating healthy, equity-focused, and impactful organizations. The inclusive decision-making framework created by Superbloom Learning and TKM Consulting outlines the steps that organizational leaders can take to ensure that their decision-making processes align with inclusive values, resulting in decisions and strategies that engender progress and effectiveness at all levels of the organization. Participants will have the opportunity to review the framework, reflect on how they make decisions at their organization, and practice applying this framework to real-life scenarios. They'll also have the opportunity to discuss the challenges that come with inclusive decision-making and ideate on solutions to overcome those challenges.

About Emma Schain:

Emma Schain is the founder and lead strategist at Superbloom Learning Group. Before founding Superbloom, she built Learning and Development teams at multiple startups, where she oversaw learning strategy for employees at all stages of the employee lifecycle — from new hire onboarding through senior leadership development.

She began her career working in non-profits and K-12 public schools as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, leadership development facilitator, and program manager.

She holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Stanford’s Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Cornell University.

Emma lives in San Francisco, CA.

About Ta Lynn Mitchell:

Ta Lynn Mitchell, a native of the San Francisco Bay Area, draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of culture and community that surrounds her, instilling a deep appreciation for diversity. With a background in education, she began her journey as a middle and high school teacher before ascending to an executive leadership role at a national Ed Tech non-profit. Leveraging her classroom experience, Ta Lynn crafted innovative program solutions tailored to engage and empower adult learners.

Ta Lynn’s leadership ushered in a new era of operational excellence by guiding the organization through expansive growth across multiple states. As the visionary Founder and Principal of TKM Consulting, she champions strategic people development strategies, fostering sustainable growth and organizational brilliance. Her human-centric coaching and professional development approach has catalyzed transformative shifts in countless organizations’ cultural and leadership paradigms.

A seasoned traveler who has called three continents home, Ta Lynn possesses an innate passion for exploring diverse cultures and communication styles, skillfully bridging gaps across backgrounds. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree from American University, certified as an International Coaching Federation (ICF) coach, and trained in Evidence-Based Coaching from Feilding University, Ta Lynn epitomizes a commitment to excellence and empowerment in every facet of her professional journey.