Colbourne Institute for
Inclusive Leadership
Building inclusive spaces
Partner with the Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership to build a thriving and inclusive workplace culture that fits your organization's unique needs. We craft inclusive leadership solutions and tailor strategies to boost overall effectiveness—because one-size-fits-all just doesn't work. Our holistic approach means we look at every aspect of your organization to create custom frameworks that pave the way for long-term learning, growth, and success.
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Momentum tool
Is it time for a pulse check on your organizational effectiveness? Momentum is a tool that provides the data you need to guide your next strategic steps and start your momentum for change.
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Professional development
From individual courses to custom training for your staff, The Colbourne Institute offers the tools your organization needs to build a strong workplace, attract and retain diverse talent, and achieve your goals.
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Consulting
Looking to build a strategy for an inclusive, people-first work culture? NorQuest can help you achieve your goals with tailored needs assessments, robust data, and industry best practices.
Meet the people driving our vision forward.
Research is at the heart of what we do
At the Colbourne Institute, data drives our work, and robust research is the key to guiding your next steps. Explore some of our past projects and imagine what research could do for your organization.
Results that transform workplaces and lives
Based on a LinkedIn survey, creating and maintaining EDI strategies and policies directly impacts recruitment efforts, employee contributions, and financial growth. When an organization creates a culture of inclusion, they not only improve their workplace and reputation, but they also improve the working environment for their team, so they can contribute in more meaningful ways.
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80%
of job seekers prefer to work for organizations that promote diversity and inclusion.
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87%
better decision-making among organizations with diverse teams.
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2.5X
higher cash flow per employee for diverse organizations.
We’ve helped clients across Canada
Our clients come to us with unique challenges and aspirational goals. As their trusted partners, we listen to their needs and goals and work with them to develop and implement their unique equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies.
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The Colbourne Institute’s services have helped my organization to excel in the area of inclusive practices, and have improved employee morale by a huge margin.
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The Colbourne Institute team created an interactive and educational program that leveraged their industry experience along with education and direction for building and benchmarking a Diversity and Inclusion program. The team was focused on our needs and understanding our business to ensure success.
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[Colbourne Institute has helped] Sherritt in assessing its current strengths and challenges in the area of diversity and inclusion. Over the past year, this work has helped Sherritt to move this discussion into concrete goals and priorities related to developing and sustaining an inclusive workplace culture.
— Sherritt International Corporation
Our team has worked with many innovative organizations, including Lethbridge Polytechnic, Sherritt, NAIT, Alberta Medical Association, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Government of Alberta, Alberta Construction Safety Association, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, and more.
News and upcoming events
Diversity and Human Rights
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March 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Online
How do human rights shape our understanding of diversity and equity in workplaces and communities? Join this free webinar, presented by the Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership, to explore the connection between diversity and human rights in building inclusive, respectful spaces.
What about Meritocracy? Navigating the EDI debate
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April 1, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Online
Is meritocracy at odds with EDI, or can they coexist? Join this free webinar, presented by the Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership, to explore the facts, challenge assumptions, and gain practical strategies for navigating EDI discussions in your organization.
Interrupting Bias: Creating Space for Inclusion
Discover how unconscious bias shapes your decisions and interactions, and why interrupting it is essential for creating a more inclusive and dynamic workplace.
March 6, 2025
ColbourneBook a free 30-minute discovery consultation with our team.
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The personal information collected on this web form will be used to contact you about projects, partnerships, and updates from the Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership. Collection is authorized under section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and is managed in accordance with the Act. Questions about the collection and use of the personal information can be directed to the Director, Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership, 10230 108 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1L4. Email: colbourneinstitute@norquest.ca. Telephone: 780.644.6446.
Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1L6