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Transform your workplace with expert DEIA advisory services from North Star Compass. Led by Dr. Christopher Riddick, we guide organizations in creating inclusive, equitable environments. Book a consultation today to craft a brighter, more inclusive future.

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Empowering your organization with tailored DEIA solutions for transformative growth and inclusivity.

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Training and Facilitation

Empower your team with our tailored training sessions on topics like inclusive communication, allyship, and unconscious bias, fostering a supportive and understanding work environment.

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Organizational Assessments

Evaluate your company's culture with our thorough assessments to identify areas for growth in diversity and inclusion.

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Survey Data Analysis

Gain actionable insights from employee feedback with our expert analysis, helping you understand the nuances of your workplace dynamics.

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Content and Policy Equity Reviews

Ensure your organizational policies and content reflect inclusivity and equity with our comprehensive review services.

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Keynote Speaker

Captivate and inspire your audience with Dr. Christopher Riddick as your keynote speaker. With expert insights on DEIA, Dr. Riddick delivers powerful, transformative presentations that challenge and motivate organizations to embrace and advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

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Featured Panelist

Enhance your panel discussions with Dr. Christopher Riddick, an experienced panelist who brings depth, expertise, and a fresh perspective on DEIA. His contributions are invaluable for driving meaningful dialogue and providing actionable solutions in creating more inclusive organizational cultures.

One-on-One Coaching

Experience confidential coaching sessions tailored to help you navigate and resolve complex organizational dynamics, troubleshoot challenges, and affirm your pain points for personal and professional success.

The story behind our company

North Star Compass, led by Dr. Christopher Riddick, champions transformative DEIA initiatives, empowering organizations to foster inclusivity and equity through expert guidance and strategic insights. Our mission focuses on cultivating inclusive environments through empathy, analytical insights, and targeted training.

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North Star's Five Points of Passion

At North Star, our Five Points of Passion guide us in creating a culture of belonging, fostering inclusion, building community, driving impactful change, and leaving a lasting legacy.

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Belonging

We believe all individuals have the right to be seen, heard, and valued in their organizations.

Inclusion

We believe inclusion must be woven into the fabric of organizations in order for them to achieve their business goals.

Community Building

We believe in building and strengthening relationships with our communities, through an earnest desire to understand and dialogue.

Impact

We believe it is our responsibility to do our part to make the world a better place.

Legacy

We believe in legacy building, understanding the full realization of our vision may not manifest while here on Earth.

A simple yet powerful and efficient process

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1. Analysis & research

We begin by thoroughly assessing your organization's current DEIA practices through surveys, interviews, and data collection to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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2. Execution

We implement tailored strategies and solutions, including training sessions, workshops, and policy revisions, to promote inclusivity and equity within your organization.

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3. Launch

We support the rollout of refined DEIA initiatives, providing ongoing guidance and resources to ensure sustainable progress and measurable impact.

Why work with us?

Partner with North Star Compass to harness expert DEIA advisory services that transform your organization into a more inclusive, equitable, and thriving workplace.

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Focused on growth

We believe inclusion must be woven into the fabric of organizations in order for them to achieve their business goals.

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Advanced insights

Our expert analysis helps you understand the nuances of your workplace dynamics, ensuring actionable insights from employee feedback.

Contact us for a free consultation

Get in touch with North Star Compass to start your journey toward a more inclusive and equitable organization.

Hear what our great customers say

Hear from our clients how North Star Compass, led by Dr. Christopher Riddick, has transformed their organizations through expert DEIA consulting, fostering inclusive and equitable workplace cultures.

"Dr. Christopher Riddick skillfully guides discussions toward actionable insights and transformative results."

"Dr. Christopher Riddick is an exceptional DEIA consultant and facilitator. His expertise shines in creating inclusive spaces where every voice is heard and respected, skillfully guiding discussions toward actionable insights and transformative results. His approach seamlessly blends professional skill with deep personal empathy, making a tangible impact on all involved. Throughout several meetings spanning multiple days, I have witnessed Dr. Riddick consistently demonstrate his abilities as a compassionate listener and leader. He expertly makes space for diverse perspectives while encouraging everyone to think differently. This dual ability not only fosters meaningful change but also cements his role as a trusted advisor in DEIA initiatives."

Jason Franklin, Principal, Global Talent Development, Adobe

"Chris brought abundant energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge to developing our understanding of key DEI issues."

"I worked closely with Chris on developing DEI 101 modules for staff across multiple locations. It was a pleasure working with Chris. Chris brought abundant energy, enthusiasm and knowledge to help develop the organization's understanding of key DEI issues. Chris is a natural facilitator and trainer and I'd highly recommend him!"

Norah McKee, Associate Director, People and Culture & Chief of Staff, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)

"Content is obviously very important, but the delivery and welcoming personality of the instructor is even more important – and Chris has all of those tangibles."

"I was introduced to Chris Riddick through my brother with their mutual involvement in Hopeful Honest. I then introduced Chris to our corporate DE&I committee to get his insight and guidance on how to get more corporate involvement around the issues and opportunities within DE&I. It was evident in our first company wide Zoom meeting that Chris has the perfect personality and overall disposition to help people connect. For the deepest/purest mission of DE&I to succeed, we have to have people like Chris who have a natural ability to connect with people from all different races, spiritual beliefs, political beliefs, professions, etc. Content is obviously very important, but the delivery and welcoming personality of the instructor is even more important – and Chris has all of those tangibles."

Slade Smith, Employee Benefits Specialist, Cobbs Allen

"Chris’s kind and non-confrontational spirit was beneficial and disarming when addressing challenging topics."

"In late 2023, we were fortunate to have Chris Riddick speak with The Hopeful/Honest Discussion on Race & Understanding. We convened over 35 Black and White leaders across the Southeast regarding the topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  Chris’s demeanor and tact was beneficial and disarming when addressing what, for some with pre-conceived notions, can be challenging topics.  I was particularly struck with Chris‘s kind and non-confrontational spirit when listening to parties with different perspectives and I appreciate how he deftly brought us all together to conclude that we have areas where we need improvement."

Lee Burrows, Co-founder, Hopeful Honest Discussion on Race & Understanding

"Chris’s blend of empathy and analytics, along with his honesty and excellent communication, makes him invaluable."

"I really appreciated working with Chris. His approach, which included a really stellar blend of empathy and analytics, was always grounded in a desire to both see things for how they are and how they could be. He was readily and eagerly available to help us with really challenging issues as they came up, and always met us where we were at, with no pretension or judgement. Chris is always refreshingly honest about his own challenges and the emotional toll his work can take, and does an excellent job communicating complex ideas and topics to his audiences. Your organization would immensely benefit from working with Chris!"

Chris Smith, President, Blue Tiger

"Chris Riddick understands the importance of engaging all our constituents and reaching out to alumni and friends as individuals."

"Chris Riddick understands the importance of engaging all our constituents. Even more noteworthy, he understands the necessity of reaching out to alumni and friends as individuals. Our university saw a significant increase in giving among diverse donors in its last campaign as result of the help of alumni volunteers such as Chris. As an active member of the UNC Board of Visitors and the Alumni Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity, among other boards at UNC, he connected with fellow graduates and involved them in our outreach efforts. The outcome was success, and Chris Riddick is patiently consistent in continuing to help achieve goals set by University Development."

Linda Brown Douglas, Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement, Office of University Development - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

"Dr. Christopher Riddick skillfully guides discussions toward actionable insights and transformative results."

"Dr. Christopher Riddick has been an indispensable asset in leading critical conversations around diversity, equity, inclusivity, and allyship for the Stone Center at UNC Chapel Hill. His exceptional leadership has not only expanded and strengthened our community of donors and alumni but also significantly informed our strategic plans for deeper engagement.Dr. Riddick's ability to provide expert consultation while creating an environment where everyone recognizes their value and leverages their unique skills meaningfully is unparalleled. His passion and empathy drive transformative change, making our organization more welcoming and productive.Under Dr. Riddick’s leadership and community-building expertise, our organization has reached new heights in inclusivity and effectiveness."

Shannon Bell, Philanthropy Officer - Academic and Community Engagement at UNC Chapel Hill