Kikanza J. Nuri

Organization Development Consultant

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Making a Difference One Relationship at a Time

Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural Proficiency is a lifetime journey
Where people of goodwill get together and transcend their differences for the common good, peaceful and just solutions can be found even for those problems which seem most intractable.

-Nelson Mandela

Change Management

Change happens, whether you are ready for it or not
Change is not always progress. Movement is not always change.

- Tan Kirby Davis

Leadership Development

If no one is behind you, it's not leadership
One who knows others is intelligent. One who knows oneself is enlightened. One who conquers others is strong. One who conquers oneself is all powerful.

-Lao Tzu

Spirituality at Work

Finding oneself in the Mystery
One cannot do right in one department of life whilst he is occupied in doing wrong in any other department. Life is one indivisible whole.

-Mohandas Gandhi

Our Books

Our books describe cultural proficiency, the model for diversity and inclusion that we use with our clients in a variety of settings. Check here to read about newly published work and works in progress. For a detailed description of all 11 books, click on the link of our publisher, Corwin.

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Cultural Proficiency, A Manual for School Leaders, 3rd Ed.

Embark on a journey toward cultural proficiency that results in professional growth and organizational change!

"This book is a phenomenal resource for school districts and organizations interested in improving the culture of their organizations. It provides a solid foundation for understanding equity, embracing diversity, and adapting to differences. Moreover, the protocols and activities in this edition serve as a road map for leaders on the journey toward cultural proficiency."
—Lynne Rosen, Director of Language and Cultural Equity, Albuquerque, NM

Because change is an ongoing and personal process, this book helps school leaders recognize their own barriers to cultural proficiency and take steps to effectively describe, plan for, and respond to issues that arise in diverse environments.

This powerful third edition of Cultural Proficiency offers fresh approaches, a revised organization, and new activities that enable leaders to engage in effective interactions with students, educators, and the communities they serve. Randall B. Lindsey, Kikanza Nuri Robins, and Raymond D. Terrell meticulously provide information gathered from their experiences working with schools, educational agencies, and organizations across the United States and Canada and show how leaders can:

* Gain a personal understanding of what cultural proficiency means in practice
* Use collaborative activities to effect change in a school
* Lead a learning community toward becoming a culturally proficient organization

Culturally Proficient Instruction, 2nd Ed.

An invitation to reflect on culture, value diversity, and manage the dynamics of difference!

"Culturally Proficient Instruction, Second Edition, serves as an excellent tool to guide and promote an open discussion and examination of the diversity challenges facing our schools and communities."
- Philip C. McCullum, Director, Institute for Leadership and Diversity in Education, University of Oregon

"This is one of the best books I have read about instruction-period. The authors invite those who teach to look deeply inside themselves, to engage in reflection, to enhance relationships, and to improve their practices in ways that enable all students to learn at high levels."
-Gale Hulme, Director Programs & Strategic Initiatives, Georgia's Leadership Institute

"Culturally Proficient Instruction, Second Edition, enables educators to act on the proposition that all children can learn, and suggests knowable ways by which to achieve that goal. This book gives a context and voice to the notion that culturally proficient instructors add value and dignity to children's lives."
- Rudolph F. Crew, Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL

This book is for everyone who teaches, in every type of setting.

In this updated edition of their best-selling book, the authors provide opportunities for educators to reflect on who they are as teachers, who their learners are, and the unique perspectives they each bring to the classroom. Each chapter contains reflective activities and group work to guide readers through the process, and a well-documented case study that demonstrates cultural proficiency in practice.

Incorporating examples from a multitude of environments, this interactive resource addresses the needs of K-12 teachers and administrators, higher education faculty, adult educators, and trainers in business and healthcare.