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The Higher Ground Project

Calling Our Organizations and Communities Higher

Together we're building better systems and better culture. 

The Higher Ground Project is a management consulting practice and social impact initiative.

Through applied behavioral science, organizational development strategy, trainings and community programs, we help partners strengthen workplace systems and culture, reduce disconnection, and cultivate healthier organizations and communities.

Our work is rooted in advancing human connection and relational wellbeing by supporting leaders in developing better workplace systems and the capacity to work, lead, and relate to one another with greater care, dignity and humanity.

By bridging social and organizational psychology with community practice, Higher Ground makes systems change, relational health and community wellness accessible in both personal and organizational contexts.

We help individuals and institutions understand what gets in the way of healthy workplaces and communities and build their capacity to work, lead, and live better.

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"We care about KPIs and relationships.”  ~Dr. Clarke  

Meet The Founder

Dr. Crystal Clarke

Social Psychology & Organizational Development

"Systems & Culture Architect"
 

Services

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Organizations & Institutions

Custom offerings that implement organizational development strategy to build better systems, culture, and high-performing teams.

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Community Circles

Facilitated community circles that foster connection, self-awareness, and practical skills through guided discussion, experiential exercises, and peer learning.

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Better Organizations &
Better Communities

For Organizations & Institutions

Organizational Development Consulting


Custom offerings that implement organizational development strategy to build better systems, culture, and high-performing teams.
 

  • Organizational health and effectiveness

  • Organizational culture and systems solutions

  • Staff Retreats, Trainings and Workshops 

  • Systems Review: onboarding, hiring, employee engagement

  • Organizational Strategy: performance management, project management, increase productivity, build team capacity,  reduce burnout, build relational skill, & conflict management

  • Aligning organizational values and practice 

  • Senior leadership development and executive team advisory
     

  • Signature Trainings:
    - Implicit Bias in the Workplace
    - Connecting Across Difference

    Organizational Values & Culture Mapping
    Empathic Leadership

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Connection to Self

  • Rewiring how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you

  • Unlearning the protective habits that keep you disconnected

  • Building the muscle to show up in alignment with your values

Community Circles
Current Offering

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Sisterhood Reimagined

Building better relational dynamics between women by addressing trust, competition, self-worth, and toxic friendship patterns. 
 

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Young Men's Circle

Inviting boys and young men to  think critically about topics such as belonging, friendship, integrity, power, dignity, empathy and compassion.
 

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Contact Us for General Inquiries

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