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Statement of Work (SOW)

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

VitalSmarts, LC: Crucial Conversations

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction 2

1.1 Background 2

1.2 Scope 2

1.3 Objectives 2

2.0 Requirements 2

2.1 Tasks 2

2.2 Deliverables 3

2.3 Schedule 3

3.0 Government Furnished Property 3

4.0 Security Requirements 4

5.0 Period of Performance 4

1.0 INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW

Division of Extramural Research and Training (DERT) DEIA Internal Working (DEIA WG) group seeks Crucial Conversations training. This unique workshop, developed and provided only by the VitalSmarts, LC, helps staff develop self-awareness, change mindset, expand accountability, have difficult conversations and drive organizational change.

1.1 BACKGROUND

The Division of Extramural Research and Training plans, directs and evaluates the institute's grant program which supports research and research training in environmental health. It develops program priorities and recommends funding levels to assure maximum utilization of available resources in attainment of institute objectives. There are approximately 80 full time Federal staff that make up the 9 business units within DERT. For more information about the organization of

DERT please visit: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/dert/index.cfm.

1.2 SCOPE

The NIEHS DERT DEIA WG seeks one specific training:

• Crucial Conversations Training

1.3 OBJECTIVES

This workshop will enable participants to:

• Master powerful skills for working through disagreement to achieve better results

• Develop plans to drive critical change within our organizations and teams

• Engage in a process of self-discovery to uncover unconscious bias

• Learn practical tool to drive equity and inclusion withing our teams and across the organization

• Learn behaviors that have a disproportionate impact on outcomes

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 TASKS

2.1.1 Conduct three workshops:

• 2-day Crucial Conversations training each https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/dert/index.cfm

By the end of the Crucial Conversations workshop, participants will

• Be equipped to master dialogue to improve quality, efficiency, engagement, and safety

• Develop a specific plan to support critical change within our organizations and teams

By the end of the Crucial Conversations workshop, participants will have:

• Engaged in a process of self-discovery to help resolve or manage difficult situations and conversations

• Become equipped with practical tools to drive equity and inclusion within their teams and across the organization.

2.2 DELIVERABLES

VitalSmarts, LC will arrange for and provide trainers to provide virtual trainings including handbooks and materials for each participant. Specific dates have not yet been set.

VitalSmarts, LC is unique in providing this training on Crucial Conversations and is the sole owner and deliverer of the training programs.

The tools taught in the courses are as follows:

1. Get untuck: spot the conversations that are keeping you from what you want

2. Master my stories: learn where emotions come from and how to change them

3. Start with heart: Stay focused on what you really want and lay a foundation of good intent

4. State my path: speak honestly and respectfully

5. Make it safe: take steps to rebuild safety when others get defensive

6. Learn to look: notice the signs that people are not in dialogue

7. Seek mutual purpose: recognize when you’re at odds in a conversation

8. Explore other paths: actively listen to understand the meaning behind other’s emotions and actions

9. Move to action: move from health dialogue to taking action and achieving results

2.3 SCHEDULE

The dates for the workshops have not been set but the goal is to conduct it between February 1, 2023, and August 31, of 2023. All meetings will be virtual.

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

No government property will be furnished to the contractor.

4.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

No unique security requirements are anticipated.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be February 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023.