About Ibis
People Skills, Employee Engagement, Cultural Transformation.
At Ibis Consulting Group, we believe that strong teams and cultures of inclusion are built through learning and development. As a global partner with nearly 40 years of experience, we design solutions that build trust, strengthen collaboration, and cultivate strong relationships—enhancing workplace culture and performance.
Our learning solutions help organizations develop their teams’ communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, creating high-performing teams and cultures of inclusion that lead to lasting business success.
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To cultivate interpersonal skills that foster workplace cultures where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
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To design and deliver impactful learning experiences that strengthen people skills, address business challenges, and enhance organizational culture.
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At Ibis, our team’s culture is built on the following core principles:
Collaboration: Working together effectively and supporting each other’s success.
Integrity: Holding ourselves and others accountable to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Inclusion: Creating a culture of inclusion where different perspectives are welcomed and every voice matters.
The Ibis Legacy
Since 1987, Ibis has guided hundreds of organizations through successful learning initiatives focused on developing leadership skills that strengthen organizational development.
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Ibis is co-founded by Katharine Esty, Meg Whitley, and Erica Morgan and is officially certified as a women-owned business.
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Shilpa Pherwani joins Ibis as an intern while pursuing her Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology.
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The first eLearning program on "Managing Inclusion" is developed for Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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The first comprehensive Organizational Assessment is conducted for EMC.
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Shilpa Pherwani assumes principal ownership and Ibis is rebranded to IBIS: Interactive Business Inclusion Solutions; Ibis is certified as both a women- and minority-owned business.
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Interactive Theater is introduced to support facilitated training.
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The Inclusive Organization Framework is introduced as a client assessment tool.
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Stand Up Comedy is introduced to support facilitated training.
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Ibis scales training in various corners of the globe as multinational clients focus on people skills for impactful professional development.
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Ibis is launching an innovative skill-based digital platform for leadership development: idea+
Ibis is co-founded by Katharine Esty, Meg Whitley, and Erica Morgan and certified with the WBENC as a women-owned business.
Workplace Diversity: A Manager's Guide to Solving Problems and Turning Diversity Into A Competitive Advantage is published and co-authored by Katharine Esty, Richard Griffin, and Marcie Schorr Hirsch.
Shilpa Pherwani joins Ibis as an intern while pursuing her Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology.
The first eLearning program in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is developed for Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The first comprehensive Organizational Assessment is conducted for EMC Corporate
Shilpa assumes principal ownership and Ibis is rebranded to IBIS: Interactive Business Inclusion Solutions.; Ibis is certified as a women- and minority-owned business.
The Interactive Theater is introduced to support facilitated training.
The Inclusive Organization Framework (IOF) is introduced as a client assessment tool.
Stand Up Comedy is introduced to support facilitated training.
Ibis continues to grow with multiple global clients and a dedicated team of staff that includes professionals from around the world.
Ibis is launching an innovative skill-based platform for leadership development called idea+
The Ibis Way
We believe every learning experience should be engaging, hands-on, and memorable.
We embrace a growth-oriented mindset and continuous improvement of people skills.
We view relationships as partnerships built on trust and collaboration.
We use data-driven insights and research-backed methodologies to inform our approach to talent development.
We help clients build supportive cultures that foster employee engagement, teamwork, and belonging.
We are committed to navigating differences and promoting inclusion for shared success.
A global team delivering innovative learning solutions that strengthen people skills, enhance employee engagement, and develop leaders for success in today’s workplace.
