IW Consulting Group

Executive Summary

IW Consulting Group (IWCG) is a consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in creating customized strategic solutions in the areas of supplier diversity and inclusion (SDI), diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and environmental, social & governance (ESG). Our expertise encompasses strategy planning, change management and communications, education and training, and supplier capability development.

Founded in 2017, IWCG has developed program strategies for some of the top corporations in the U.S. and globally. Our proven expertise is building robust and results-oriented new diversity initiatives and optimizing the performance of existing ones. We are thought leaders and innovators who recognize the need for company-centric solutions to ensure our clients have integrated and sustainable programs that meet their current and future needs.
We believe that supporting the economic development of historically under-served diverse communities is a win-win for corporations and their customer-base.

Including diverse suppliers in corporate supply chains foster creativity, innovation and cost savings. We create strategic plans that emphasize fostering authentic engagement with diverse business communities.

Ingrid Watkins - CEO and Chief Strategist

IW Consulting Group's Executive Summary

Thought Leadership

We are industry thought-leaders and sought-after speakers, lecturers and trainers. We wrote the Practitioner Training Playbook and partnered with the University of Central Florida to create a Supplier Diversity Leadership Certificate Program.

Customization

We understand that one size does not fit all. We meet our clients where they are and utilize project management methodology to assess needs and create customized programs and training that align with the client's culture, priorities, and goals.

Collaboration

Our strategies are designed to minimize disruption to current business practices. We work collaboratively with client stakeholders to create a plan that is aligned with the organization's workflows and integrated with internal processes and systems.

Technology

We are the only supplier diversity consulting firm that offer technology tools and solutions through our strategic partnership with leading technology providers.

Diversity Solutions Team

The IW Consulting Team

Our team consists of a diverse group of industry leaders with decades of experience leading global and best in class diversity programs. Our team of experts are some of the most sought after thought leaders in the diversity space. We pride ourselves on supporting our clients to develop effective strategies to help them to meet their diversity goals and objectives. Our core team is small and agile, but we partner with over twenty consultants, trainers and analysts to deliver exceptional strategies and award-winning programs.