THE WOW
THE WEIGHT
OF WEIGHT
"Where 'weightism' is demystified, discussed and debunked".
Consultant Services
Dr. Lynne Shipley / 816-824-0200 or 816-824-4450
About The Weight of Weight
Women comprise 47% of the workforce. The Weight of Weight was founded after a study was conducted focusing on women in leadership. Although there was no statistically significant relationship between characteristics by age or race (honesty, integrity, coachable), the leaders showed a slight to moderate preference for thin candidates.
The WOW is designed to "work with individuals, educational entities, companies, and non-profits on their biases in the hiring practices of women who experience weightism.*
*Weightism - bias against individuals who are overweight
Female Leadership and their Beliefs Regarding Weightism when Selecting Proteges, April 2020
Dr. Lynne Shipley / 816-824-0200 or 816-824-4450
About Blackfish Education Services, LLC.
Professional Development Programs
- Classroom Management using the RREP Effect Process
- with EdPop! (Educating from a Position of Power!
- Teaching Through Trauma
- Wellness
- Gender Expression in the Education System
- Curriculum Implementation
- Services as needed
There are no more excuses:
Students deserve a good education;
Educators deserve good development!
Consultancy Services for WOW and BFES
WOW - Hiring Practices Assessment
- Review human resources hiring practices, including weight prejudice
- Create inclusive and blind interview processes that look for the best candidates
- Professional development regarding hidden implicit biases
BFES - Classroom Development
- Strategic redesign using data to drive instruction in a humane way
- Use of the Continuous Improvement Cycle to make actionable steps to create inclusive classrooms
- Identify common traits for a success oriented employees
WOW/BFES Design and Implementation
- Use data to design workplace and classroom flow
- Review the workspace for employee and student inclusivity
- Construct review and feedback cycles that encourage and reward continuous improvement
Benefits
Improve Data Analytics
Increase Visibility**
Strengthen Client Connections***
Define data points and transformational values in order to drive company profitability and success. Rewrite and reimagine goals that are achievable with strategic and streamlined objectives.
Representation is important.
In a diverse workplace, representation of the customer base or clients provide positive experiences for traditionally underserved markets.
Investing in diversity is shown to increase the corporate bottom line. Hiring women in leadership improves employee retention rates. A diverse employee group can often unlock new lines of revenue.
**Wharton Social Impact Initiative, November 2018
***Three Tips For Boosting Business Profits: How Investing In Diversity Increases Profitability, Forbes, Dec. 2021
FAQs
Why use The Weight of Weight when I can do it in-house?
Dr. Shipley has years of experience, has studied and interviewed over 75 business leaders regarding weightism and how it affects hiring practices. With 60% of the U.S. population being overweight, this bias can no longer be overlooked in the workplace.
Why use BlackFish Education Services for a company's PD?
School districts, non-profits and companies should review how employees are handling the unique conditions of the current market. The workforce has changed, students and employees would like more assurances, and support. BFS can provide tools to assist professionals at all levels.
How long before changes begin to occur?
Change can occur at any time and at any rate. Change takes place when a company evaluates and acknowledges that a robust. inclusive, knowledgeable and skillful workforce is advantageous to their organization.
Reviews
Dawn O.
Bank Manager,
Dallas, TX
"I was overlooked for a job promotion, and although never stated, I believed it was because of my weight. After speaking with Dr. Shipley, new opportunities arose that allowed me to shine. I am now the bank manager."
Gloria H.
Retired Coach
Belton, MO
"I was able to convey strategies to my daughter in law who felt unseen at a job interview. Dr. Shipley gave me the words to help increase my daughter's confidence. Now she works at a company where she is valued for her work."
Jim O.
Construction Management
"Bringing more awareness to weightism by educating individuals and organizations exemplifies why you are a great leader."
Call or email Dr. Lynne Shipley, and book a consultation, or get a quote TODAY!
phone
816-824-0200
email
weightofweight@gmail.com
Website
www.weightofweight.com
social
@lynne_shipley
Dr. Lynne D. Shipley
BlackFish Education Services, LLC
2023