RAO Consultants
RAO Consultants provides strategic leadership to corporations and educational organizations, supports emerging professionals as they transition into roles focused on workplace culture and organizational change, and helps employees navigate complex work environments. We go beyond conventional metrics and best practices to develop customized frameworks and innovative solutions that enable organizations to adapt to an ever-evolving landscape. Partnering with companies and institutions at the forefront of transformation, we scale operations, embed change initiatives at every level, and equip leaders and teams with the tools to address social, workforce, and organizational challenges.
Our Services
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Organizational Strategy Planning, Audit, & Consultation
This service is for any organizations looking for thought partnership on an aspect of your strategic diversity plan or DEI messaging for recruitment. It is also ideal for any DEI professionals looking for strategic partnership as they plan an initiative, design a workshop, or implement their organization's strategic diversity plan. This service also helps to draft messaging for BIPOC recruitment and edit language used for institutional statements and communiqués.
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Strategic Inclusion & Engagement Consulting
This service is designed for organizations seeking thought partnership to advance inclusion, enhance employee engagement, and strengthen cross-departmental collaboration in pursuit of inclusive excellence. It is also ideal for professionals looking for strategic support as they plan initiatives, design workshops, or implement organizational change efforts. Additionally, this service provides guidance on crafting inclusive recruitment messaging, refining language for institutional statements, and ensuring communications align with an organization’s commitment to fostering an engaged, collaborative, and inclusive workplace.
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Facilitated Workshops
Our experienced trainers will provide your team with the skills and knowledge to enhance cultural competence, foster inclusion, and build a more connected workforce. Through interactive and engaging sessions, your team will learn to identify and address biases, communicate effectively across varying perspectives, and create an environment where all employees feel valued and engaged. The outcome of our workshop is a stronger, more cohesive team, better equipped to understand and navigate cultural differences, and empowered to collaborate effectively across departments in today’s global and dynamic workplace.
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Inspirational Keynote Address
This service provides dynamic and engaging presentation that will inspire, educate, and motivate your organizational community. Tailored to align with the goals and vision of the event, the address covers topics such as inclusion, leadership, organizational change, and career development, with a focus on fostering engagement and driving impactful conversations. Dr. Oke's keynotes offer actionable insights that empower individuals and teams to thrive in a diverse and evolving landscape. Each address is designed to leave audiences with a renewed sense of purpose, direction, and motivation.
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Navigating the Workplace
Are you a BIPOC professional who is experiencing an uncomfortable situation at work? During this consultation, we will identify strategies to navigate these workplace experiences and help you manage the situation, craft the email, or resolve tense interpersonal dynamics at work.
*Please note that I am not a licensed attorney or psychiatrist so this consultation is not legal advice or replace any formal counseling.
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Career Development & Coaching
This service is designed to help professionals align their skills, experiences, and values with their career goals. Using the Worth Ethic Framework™️, the service focuses on identifying unique strengths and translating them into clear, compelling narratives that effectively communicate qualifications and experience. Personalized coaching is provided to enhance professional presence, refine career strategies, and unlock opportunities for growth in today’s dynamic and inclusive workplace.
What Our Clients Say
Damali Harding, Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Very often, those who work in climate, equity and other spaces don't create enough opportunities to work through the feelings we go through as we fight for #peopleandplanet Dr. Ronke's personalized approach highlighted the research and thoughtfulness of how she works to build culture for organizations. I highly recommend her.