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Greetings,

I’m thrilled to connect with you and learn more about how Forward Equity Lab can support you in achieving your goals. To ensure we make the most of our time together, here are a few areas you might want to reflect on or gather information about ahead of our meeting.

1. Tell Me About Your Organization

• Mission and Vision: What drives your work? Share your organization’s goals and priorities.

• Key Stakeholders: Who benefits from your efforts? Understanding your audience (students, faculty, teams) helps tailor my recommendations.

• Current Challenges: What issues or opportunities are you hoping to address? Whether it’s program evaluation, DEI, or leadership development, I’m here to help.

2. Let’s Talk Projects or Services

• Specific Objectives: What do you hope to achieve through our collaboration?

• Timeline: When do you need this project or service to start and finish?

• Budget: If there’s a budget in mind, knowing it can help us align strategies effectively.

3. Bring Relevant Documentation

• Details about existing programs, curricula, or initiatives can provide valuable context.

• Past reports or evaluations can highlight strengths and areas for growth.

• Relevant policies or guidelines (especially around DEI) help me align with your values and expectations.

4. Share Key Contact Information

• Decision-Makers: Who will approve or oversee the project?

• Team Members: If others will join the discussion, let me know who they are and their roles.

5. Define Your Goals for the Meeting

• Desired Outcomes: What do you hope to walk away with—clarity, a game plan, or insights on specific challenges?

• Questions or Topics: If there are particular questions or areas you’d like to focus on, share them with me so we can prioritize.

6. Help Me Understand Your Context

• Institutional Culture: What makes your organization unique? Insights into values and challenges are key.

• Audience Demographics: Knowing who you serve helps me craft targeted solutions.

7. Share Your Preferences

• Meeting Format: Virtual, in-person, or hybrid? Whatever works best for you.

• Follow-Up Needs: How do you prefer updates or reports—written summaries, additional calls, or something else?

8. Share Your Inspiration

• Models or Benchmarks: Are there programs or outcomes you admire? Let’s see how we can replicate or adapt them for your needs.

• Vision for the Future: What big dreams or long-term goals can we help you achieve together?

I look forward to diving into these topics and creating a plan tailored to your needs. Feel free to share any of this information ahead of time, or we can discuss it during our meeting—whatever works best for you!

Mahalo,

London Thompson, Ed.D.

He/Him/His

Executive Director

Forward Equity Lab