Practice Areas

At HenderWorks Consulting, we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to address the diverse needs of today’s organizations. With deep expertise in human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), lead consultant Effenus Henderson brings decades of experience, including his work as Chief Diversity Officer for a Fortune 500 company and his collaborations with the United Nations on DEI-related topics. We specialize in the following practice areas, providing tailored solutions that drive meaningful and lasting change.

Leadership Readiness Coaching

Preparing leaders to succeed in today’s complex environments requires more than technical skills. Our Leadership Readiness Coaching helps emerging and established leaders develop the emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and adaptability needed to lead diverse teams effectively. Through one-on-one coaching sessions and customized leadership development plans, we focus on building the resilience and flexibility that today’s leaders need to navigate change and drive performance.

Outcome: Leaders emerge from this program with stronger decision-making abilities, greater confidence in managing diverse teams, and enhanced readiness to lead through organizational transformation.

Transformative DEI Change

For organizations seeking to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into their culture, our Transformative DEI Change practice offers strategic consulting designed to help companies navigate the complexities of DEI efforts. We partner with clients to develop tailored frameworks that address systemic inequities and foster a more inclusive organizational culture.

Outcome: Organizations benefit from sustainable DEI strategies that enhance workplace inclusion, improve employee engagement, and drive measurable outcomes in diversity representation and performance.

DEI Mentoring and Coaching

Our DEI Mentoring and Coaching service provides personalized support for individuals and teams seeking to deepen their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through guided mentorship programs, we help leaders and employees alike build the skills and cultural competencies needed to foster more inclusive environments.

Outcome: Participants develop practical DEI competencies, including cultural awareness, inclusive communication, and bias mitigation, which help foster a more equitable workplace.

Inclusive Coaching, Mentoring, and Performance Management

Our approach to inclusive coaching, mentoring, and performance management ensures that employees are evaluated and developed in ways that recognize and value their diverse experiences. We help organizations create performance management systems that are fair, transparent, and aligned with inclusive leadership principles.

Outcome: Organizations see improvements in employee performance, morale, and retention, with a clearer alignment between performance expectations and inclusive values.

Human Resource Management

Effenus Henderson’s extensive experience as an HR professional allows us to offer a wide range of human resource management services, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee relations. We work with organizations to build human resource strategies that align with their overall business objectives while promoting diversity and inclusion at all levels.