Belonging By Design

Featuring Dr. Porter

May 7, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM (CT) | Virtual Only

Session Description

Most organizations say they value belonging while struggling to make it real day-to-day.

This session explores what it actually takes to move from intention to experience. Through practical frameworks and real-world examples, we’ll examine how policies, onboarding, and daily interactions either strengthen or quietly erode trust, clarity, and connection.

If you’ve ever wondered why strong values don’t always translate into consistent culture, this conversation will offer clear, actionable ways to design environments where people feel seen, supported, and able to contribute fully.

About the Speaker 

Dr. Derek Porter

Dr. Derek Porter is a consultant and facilitator who helps organizations reduce burnout by redesigning workflow and systems. His work focuses on increasing capacity, reducing cognitive load, and restoring agency. Derek partners with schools, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations to build environments where people can sustain excellence and engagement.

Through practical frameworks and his Belonging By Design Leadership Toolkit, Derek equips teams with strategies they can implement immediately, clarifying priorities, improving onboarding experiences, and translating values like belonging and inclusion into daily practice. He is known for turning complex challenges into actionable systems that strengthen culture.

At home, Derek is a painter, spoken word artist, husband, and dad of two - bringing authenticity and a warm smile to every space.

Connect with Dr. Porter on LinkedIn or at his webpage.

Meeting Agenda

5:50 pm - Virtual Attendees Arrive

6:00 pm - Meeting Begins

6:15 pm - Keynote Presentation Begins

7:15 pm - Final Announcements

7:30 pm - Meeting Concludes

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How can this session help enhance your professional development?

This session will provide actionable insights from the Capability Model, showing you how to develop key skills and strategies, such as:

Personal: Cultural Awareness & Inclusion; Communication; Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making Professional: Coaching; Evaluating Impact Organizational: Organization Development & Culture; Change Management