Create the future you want to be a part of.
New Room supports individuals, teams and organizations in creating transformative change within themselves and their communities.
We are a team of Change Designers committed to reimagining the ways we work, live, play & relate. We specialize in human-centred learning, inclusive leadership development, and culture strategy.
THIS IS WHAT WE DO
Driving social & organizational transformation by equipping Leaders of Change with the tools they need to create deep, systems-based innovation.
Paths for Equitable Change
Culture audits
Collaborative strategic planning
Leadership Development
Organizational transformation
Social Innovation
Skills for Leaders of the Future
IDEAS* training
Conscious Team-building
Immersive retreats and experiences
Guided + Self-paced online programming
Community events and workshops
* IDEAS stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism/Access and Social Impact. This is the acronym we use to holistically describe our approach and outlook to EDI work.
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT
Creating spaces for honest dialogue and collaborative decision-making to inspire transformative shifts.
A foundation of IDEAS.
What drives our program design.
Leadership and innovation, to us, must include a deep knowledge of issues pertaining to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access and Social Justice (IDEAS), as well as a firm commitment to personal (development), interpersonal (dialogue), and (radical) systemic change in ways that prioritize people and the planet as much - if not more than- profit.
Questions as Catalysts.
How we set the course for our work.
In our pursuit of innovation and problem-solving, we underscore the importance of asking the right questions and reframing challenges as opportunities for inquiry. Recognizing that the quality of our questions directly influences the depth and breadth of our insights, we prioritize assembling the right people in the room to harness the art of inquiry as a driver for transformative change. By reframing problems as questions, we support our partners in unlocking new perspectives, visions, and opportunities for exploration.
Introsection: Inclusive Experiences.
How we create safety in learning.
Our programs are designed to introduce new concepts in accessible ways, take into account intersectional identities and lived experiences, and guide participants further into introspection.
We’ve found that the combination of these three allows learners to engage in content in a more profound way, resulting in more meaningful shifts.
Embracing a Designer-Mindset.
How we remain agile.
Drawing inspiration from design thinking principles, we tap into creativity and empathy to collaboratively design solutions. Our approach champions power sharing as a core principle, empowering our partners to appreciate the significance of equitable influence and decision-making. By enriching the collaborative process, our intention is to cultivate a sense of ownership and belonging for all stakeholders involved.
THIS IS WHO WE DO IT WITH
Building relationships for the long-run
Cultivating
Community
With Individuals, Community Leaders & People Managers
You are Creatives and Changemakers who recognize your role in social change. You want to connect with community and be empowered to makes ripples of impact in your circles of influence.
Cultivating
Partnership
With socially-minded organizations
You are Industry Disruptors ready to transform your workplace culture and leadership styles to drive better collaboration, cohesiveness and innovation.
We aim to cultivate a relationship of trust that extends beyond the traditional service provider model. Recognizing that true collaboration involves viewing you as our partners rather than mere clients, we place emphasis on fostering a dynamic of genuine trust, mutual accountability, and co-creation.
A 5-week learning experience for individuals and teams actively committed to social change.
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High-impact programs & services for orgs
THE SEED: 5-week Immersive IDEAS program
A 5-week learning experience for individuals and teams actively committed to social change. Personal meets professional development grounded in the concepts of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access and Social Impact.
IDEAS to Action: 2-Day Strategic Deep-Dive
For teams who need to get aligned on impactful strategies and objectives. Designed for rich connection, frank conversations and co-created direction.
For Teams up to 20.
Culture Assessments & Strategies
Culture consulting based on a foundation of deep listening and trust-building. Build a culture of belonging and lean into transformation.
Tailored Programming
Learning experiences designed to your specific organizational context, needs, and requirements. Learn how to nurture stronger teams, co-create systems of accountability, share decision-making power and more.
Small but Mighty: 2-hr Sessions
2-hr sessions that blend a foundation of IDEAS with Leadership Development and Team-Building exercises. Designed to awaken and inspire minds and hearts.
Workshops & Experiences
We are passionate about creating spaces for important conversations and deep connections. These activations are grounded in play, collaboration and community-building, designed for individuals actively engaged in Social Change.
Our accessibility
pricing model
It’s imperative for us that our work remain accessible to individuals, nonprofits and grassroots organizations engaged in social transformation. In order to facilitate this, we utilize a tiered pricing model when pricing projects and programming for organizations. For those folks and organizations where financial resources are more readily available, we price our services in order to make our offers available through our Solidarity and Sustain rates.
Solidarity $150/hr
For organizations with an annual budget of under $250K.
Half-day sessions are priced at $1.5k and full-day at $3k.
Sustain
$250/hr
For organizations with an annual budget of between $250K-750K.
Half-day sessions are priced at $2.5k and full-day at $5k.
Full-Cost
$350/hr
For organizations with an annual budget of between $750k-2.5M.
Half-day sessions are priced at $3.5k and full-day at $7k.
Redistribution $450/hr
For organizations with an annual budget of over $2.5M
Half-day sessions are priced at $4.5k and full-day at $9k.
All prices reflect a per facilitator / per consultant rate.
Co-Founded by Daniele-Jocelyne Otou and Erin Willett, New Room was born out of a creative realization and conscious acknowledgment that a better way is possible. A better way to learn; a better way to work; a better way to do business; but more importantly - a better way to connect to one another.
Combining Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism/Access & Social Impact (IDEAS) practices with Innovation and Strategy frameworks, New Room designs programs and experiences that allow individuals and teams to transform in ways that allow them to not only better adapt to the issues we are collectively faced with today, but creatively collaborate towards finding mission-driven solutions. We’re committed to upholding and exploring the values of collective action, power and awareness through our work.
