NCXT

In the current corporate ecosystem, implementing anti racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) strategies are no longer optional. They are now vital to fostering an inclusive workplace. In this venture, transforming the mindsets of leaders and employees and effectively engaging them is crucial to optimizing organizational cultures.

NCXT, a forward-thinking management consulting and design firm, is a partner for companies looking to drive holistic culture change through people engagement and development. It drives organizational transformation through its consulting services, fostering inclusive workplaces that prioritize trust, transparency, and people engagement.

Its collaboration with clients empowers them to thrive by aligning work culture with ADEI values. NCXT leverages market data, conducts primary research, and engages with multiple communities to understand people's needs, desires, and vision for a better tomorrow. Its endeavors are intricately tied to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, enabling measurable improvements that can be captured through ESG reporting metrics.

“We use a data-driven, people-centric approach to promote ADEI values in organizations, as we believe the best way to impact change is to engage people,” says Jonathan Banks, president of NCXT.

Its value proposition lies in the route it takes to bring about the transformation. It is guided by a fundamental philosophy named ‘Our Best World ^®’ that ensures strategic alignment and proper governance during client engagements. The philosophy revolves around understanding and prioritizing the needs and experiences of end-users and customers, and placing them at the heart of its services. Adopting these perspectives is core to developing better products and services with clients.

NCXT’s core focus extends to addressing people engagement challenges, particularly from a workforce and community standpoint. Through strategic audits, it assesses the organization's context, stakeholders, and processes, identifying improvement areas and developing effective change strategies.

One of its most distinctive offerings is the Catalyst’s Advantage program. This tech-enabled collaboration of organizational leaders builds lasting habits and initiates change by empowering leaders to recognize and eliminate dysfunctions in the workplace and counteract them with newly-formed positive habits. Throughout the 12-month journey, leaders engage in a phased process that includes baseline evaluations, resource provision, collaborative discussions, and commitment formation dedicated to building a congenial organizational culture. Leveraging technology, it ensures continuous engagement, daily progress tracking, and direct support for habit formation.

Catalyst’s Advantage is designed to transcend traditional training programs, empowering leaders to embed ADEI practices into their daily habits and make a lasting impact on the workforce and community. The program empowers participants to explore a wide range of topics, including psychological safety, combating microaggressions, and leveraging power and influence to establish an inclusive culture.

It also helps organizations measure stakeholder support and program effectiveness, connecting diversity metrics, retention rates, and engagement indicators to track progress. This enables leaders to create enduring positive change within their organizations, focusing on habit formation rather than mere knowledge acquisition.

An ongoing partnership with the City of Minneapolis’ IT department showcases the effectiveness of NCXT’s approach. It identified and addressed racial injustices and disparities in the department. Leveraging the ADKAR change model and Catalyst’s Advantage, NCXT guided the Minneapolis IT department through a transformative journey. It helped them cultivate awareness and foster a desire for change, while equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effect meaningful progress that will lead to the creation of an inclusive culture.

Revolutionizing the corporate landscape with its innovative approach and commitment to creating Our Best World^®, NCXT takes center stage in driving diversity, inclusion, and positive change in organizations.