Gain confidence and language necessary to lead inclusively and contribute to the organizational DEI strategy. One-on-one or small group sessions led by experienced DEI practitioners create a safe space to tackle charged issues and develop an action plan.
Combined with training DEI coaching helps leaders apply practical principles to their day-to-day approach to inclusion and managing
diverse teams.
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Workplace Culture Lens™
Level 1 Certification
See What Others Miss. Transform How People Work Together.
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Communication breakdowns.
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Resistance to change.
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Misaligned expectations.
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Team conflict.
Most organizations assume these challenges are caused by people, personalities, or processes.
But often, another force is shaping what happens every day at work: Workplace culture.
The Workplace Culture Lens™ (WCL) helps make the invisible visible by uncovering the hidden assumptions, expectations, and workplace norms that influence how people communicate, collaborate, make decisions, respond to change, and experience belonging.
Through this three-session virtual certification, you'll gain practical tools to recognize these dynamics, navigate them
with greater confidence, and create healthier, higher-performing workplace cultures.
Cohort 1: September 9, 16 & 23, 2026
Cohort 2: October 7, 14 & 21, 2026
Wednesdays: 5:30–7:00 PM Central Time
Investment: $149
What is the Workplace Culture Lens™?
The Workplace Culture Lens™ is a practical framework developed by Culture Shift Team to help leaders understand the often-unseen cultural dynamics influencing workplace behavior.
Rather than focusing only on personalities or communication styles, the WCL explores the underlying beliefs, values, assumptions, and expectations that shape how work gets done.
When these dynamics become visible, leaders can reduce unnecessary conflict, strengthen trust, improve collaboration, and create cultures where people can thrive.
What You'll Learn
By the end of the certification, you'll be able to:
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Recognize hidden workplace expectations before they become barriers.
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Identify cultural dynamics influencing communication and decision-making.
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Build trust across different work styles and perspectives.
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Reduce unnecessary conflict and miscommunication.
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Lead conversations with greater cultural awareness.
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Apply the Workplace Culture Lens™ to everyday leadership challenges.
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Use practical tools immediately within your team or organization.
What's Included
Your registration includes:
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Workplace Culture Lens™ Level 1 Certification
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Personalized Individual Culture Map™ (ICM)
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Three live virtual learning sessions
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Guided application exercises between sessions
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Exclusive access to Workplace Culture Lens™ online learning resources
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Downloadable tools and reference materials
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Certificate of Completion
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Eligible for SHRM Professional Development Credits
Cohort 1: September 9, 16 & 23, 2026
Cohort 2: October 7, 14 & 21, 2026
Wednesdays: 5:30–7:00 PM Central Time
Investment: $149
Who Should Attend
The Workplace Culture Lens™ Level 1 Certification is ideal for professionals who influence people, culture, or organizational performance, including:
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Organizational Culture Strategists
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HR Professionals
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Talent Development Leaders
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Learning & Development Professionals
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Inclusion & Belonging Leaders
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Managers & Team Leaders
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Consultants
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Executive Coaches
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Organizational Development Professionals
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Change Leaders
From Our Certified Practitioners
"The Workplace Culture Lens™ is more than a tool—it's a framework for understanding the hidden cultural dynamics behind how people think, communicate, and work together. While assessments like DiSC and CliftonStrengths help individuals understand themselves, WCL helps teams understand one another. The training is engaging, practical, and immediately applicable. It's an outstanding learning experience for today's diverse workplaces." — Jimmy Glenos, Leadership Coach and Facilitator
"After 33 years in automotive operations, I knew that the hardest part of any change was never the technology. It was the unspoken rules about how work gets done. The Workplace Culture Lens finally gave me language for what I'd been navigating by instinct. I'm using it to help leaders see why their AI rollouts stall, because the resistance is almost always cultural, not technical. When you can name the gap between how different parts of an organization expect work to happen, you can close it." — Cheryl Thompson, Principal Advisor - CTA
“The WCL Certification provides a powerful framework for understanding the often-unseen factors that influence culture, engagement, performance, and teamwork. The facilitators balance theory, discussion, and application, creating a practical and engaging learning experience. As an executive coach and leadership practitioner, I am drawn to the tool's ability to foster meaningful dialogue within and across teams. The WCL helps leaders examine the alignment between intentions, behaviors, systems, and employee experiences.”— Maureen Rudell, Veteran, Director of Program Integration and Coaching, Kaveo Leadership