Strategic consulting that turns inclusion into an organizational advantage
SM Management supports leadership teams and boards that want to reduce risk, retain talent and build governance their peers respect. Not one-off workshops. Lasting transformation.
Three results our clients are after
- 1Reduce reputational and legal risk tied to equity (CDPDJ, the Charter, sector-specific regulatory obligations).
- 2Retain talent from under-represented groups, who leave organizations that fail to act at higher rates.
- 3Earn peer recognition for inclusive governance, a competitive advantage in the financial, legal and para-public sectors.
These results come from rigorous diagnosis, a tailored strategy and sustained support. Not from a one-off training session.
What a mandate covers
DEI diagnosis and strategy
A prioritized roadmap grounded in the organization’s reality, not a generic template.
Inclusive board governance
Recruitment, deliberation and accountability practices that build in equity structurally.
Program implementation
Policies that outlast leadership changes because they are built into HR processes.
Surveys and exit interviews
Data on why talent from target groups actually leaves, and the levers to act on.
IHE organizational certification coming soon
A roughly 12-month path toward formal recognition. To be detailed at the IHE launch.
Illustrative case, financial sector, 1,200 employees
A financial-sector organization engaged SM Management after a formal CDPDJ complaint. In six months, we delivered a full diagnosis, revised three HR policies and trained all 14 members of the executive committee. Outcome: case closed, inclusive promotion policy adopted, retention of managers from visible minorities up 22% over 18 months. Anonymized, illustrative case, representative of SM Management mandates.
Pricing
$25,000 to $80,000
SM Management mandates represent an investment between $25,000 and $80,000 (before taxes), depending on scope and duration. IHE organizational certification is detailed in a proposal on request.
Every mandate begins with a free 30-minute first conversation to qualify the context and confirm fit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the investment for an SM Management mandate?
A consulting mandate generally represents an investment between $25,000 and $80,000 (before taxes). IHE organizational certification is quoted on request. Every mandate begins with a free 30-minute first conversation.
How soon do results appear?
The first observable results (strategic clarity, team buy-in, revisited departure data) usually appear within the first 90 days. Structural results (policies adopted, governance changed, measurable retention) sit on a 12 to 24 month horizon.
What is the difference between DEI training and a consulting mandate?
Training builds individual skills. A consulting mandate transforms organizational systems. The two are complementary, but only consulting acts on the structural causes of inequity.
How do I know if my organization is ready for IHE certification?
IHE certification is for organizations that have already started a DEI effort and want to formalize, measure and have it recognized. A first conversation with Suzie Mondésir assesses organizational maturity.
Bring inclusion to your table
A keynote, a training or a consulting mandate: one point of contact to talk it through.