How Seattle Times Achieved 97% Impact Through Inclusive Training
A learning experience that helped teams connect and collaborate better.
Industry
Journalism and Media
Location
Seattle, Washington
Solution
Inclusive Workplace Training and eLearning
The Seattle Times wanted learning that people could actually use day-to-day. Not a one-off workshop. Their goal: create a consistent, inclusive culture across teams and schedules.
CultureAlly designed a flexible solution that met employees where they were by combining live, interactive sessions with ongoing ConnectED eLearning for lasting impact.
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What Happened Next
Teams Spoke the Same Language
Live sessions and eLearning gave everyone shared tools and vocabulary from new hires to senior editors.
Engagement That Lasted
97% found the training relevant and impactful, and 94% would recommend it to colleagues.
Real Conversations, Real Change
Facilitators were praised as engaging, culturally competent, and relatable.
“We even won over people who were initially resistant to the work.”
How It Came Together
The Learning Series
Four live, 60-minute sessions on:
Multigenerational Workforces: Generational differences, age-based microaggressions, and inclusive language.
Disability Awareness: Etiquette, accessibility best practices, and allyship strategies.
Neurodiversity at Work: Inclusive communication, strength-based support, and workplace accommodations.
Psychological Safety: Establishing trust and safety, encouraging open dialogue, and taking risks without fear of negative consequences.
Each session featured interactive polls, lived-experience facilitation, take-home resources, and optional recordings for ongoing access.
ConnectED eLearning
One-year access to ConnectED modules for new hires and refreshers
Admin tools, rollout and onboarding support, help from our eLearning team
Why This Format is Effective
Blend of live + on-demand = relevance, repetition, and reach without meeting fatigue.
This mix keeps learning practical and ongoing, ensuring new hires start with the same foundation and teams stay aligned long after the live sessions end.
What Changed for Their Teams
Before:
Hard to reach everyone consistently
Mixed comfort levels discussing inclusion
Learning moments didn’t carry forward
After:
Shared language teams can use day-to-day
Participation across roles and schedules
Onboarding now includes the same foundation
Thinking About Training for Your Team?
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We offer virtual or in-person workshops led by expert facilitators with lived experience. Sessions are interactive, conversation-driven, and designed to make learning practical and relevant. For ongoing flexibility, our ConnectED eLearning platform keeps the learning going long after the workshop ends. And an effective solution for onboarding.
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Yes, you have the option to tailor content to your organization’s goals, industry, and language.
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We provide post-training evaluations and participant feedback to gauge impact. Our clients report improved team engagement, confidence, and collaboration. In addition to the engagement survey results, we offer takeaway resources for continuous learning.
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Absolutely. Our Custom Training solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of your team and industry. Learn more about our custom solutions.
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Check out Meet the Team to get to know our industry leading experts.
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For a 1-hour virtual session, participants are unlimted.