Leadership development should be inclusive and designed through a lens that considers the diverse range of past experiences
About The Firm
Established in 2014, Calvin Company believes leadership development should be uniquely designed to be inclusive of past experiences of those participating in the development and that the lens of which the curriculum is developed should be through that of inclusion and equity. We believe this for several reasons:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Each individual brings unique experiences and perspectives, and acknowledging and valuing these differences can help to create a more inclusive, safe and supportive environment.
Personalization
A leadership development program that is uniquely designed to incorporate past experiences of participants allows for a personalized approach. This can lead to greater engagement and motivation, as participants feel that the content is tailored to their specific needs and challenges.
Application of Learning
When participants are able to connect the content to their past experiences, they are more likely to apply the learning to real-life situations. This can lead to greater success in their roles and increased effectiveness in their organizations.
Empowerment
Including past experiences can empower individuals by acknowledging their strengths and successes. This can help to build confidence and increase motivation to continue to develop their leadership skills.
Overall, leadership development that is uniquely designed to be inclusive of past experiences of those participating in the workshop can create a more diverse, personalized, and empowering learning experience for people of color and their allies.
Our Value
We concentrate on leadership development for early-career through senior executive professionals who value diversity, equity and inclusion, by using our custom approach to instructional design and delivery, ADDIE+ enhanced by considering culture. We apply sound instructional design and delivery, and in doing so identify the audience for program to develop the training with their specific experiences and strategies of future success. What was once considered the standard approach to development was designed and delivered through one lens and we know this is outdated and ineffective.
Our team designs and delivers programs, utilizing the best research-based models, frameworks, strategies and methods and then seeing them through the lens of all program participants to provide the most distinctive learning experiences imaginable.
Our Approach
Our approach to learning is to create a safe and engaging space that captures the learner’s attention and motivates them to actively participate in the learning process. We find this type of approach encourages learners to be curious, ask questions, and explore new concepts in a meaningful and enjoyable way that enables them to apply their learning at work immediately. Some characteristics of our approach to learning include:
Active learning
Typically involving hands-on, interactive activities that require learners to actively participate in the learning process. This may include group discussions, simulations, role-playing, and problem-solving activities.
Relevant content
Learning is more engaging when the content is relevant to the learner’s interests, experiences, and goals. Our approach to learning includes content that is relatable and applicable to people of color’s life.
Feedback and assessment
When creating a safe space to learning we provide learners with regular feedback and assessment opportunities to help them gauge their progress and identify areas for improvement. This can help learners stay motivated and engaged in the learning process.
Personalization
When considering our approach to learning we take into account the individual needs and learning styles of each learner. Personalization may involve providing learners with choice in how they learn, adapting content to their level of understanding, and providing personalized feedback and support.
Multimedia and technology
Our team will often incorporate multimedia and technology to help learners better understand complex concepts and engage with the content in different ways. This may include videos, animations, interactive simulations, and online discussion forums.
Overall, our approach to learning creates a safe and positive learning environment that encourages learners to be active, motivated, and curious about the content they are learning.
Testimonials
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I would highly recommend this course to my peers. I’ve gained so much insight from the short time we’ve been together.
The strategies that were discussed were super helpful and will be implemented in my current role and as I grow in my career. Particularly how to create change and have influence within an organization, especially when parties involved don’t share your culture, but would like to benefit from it. Additionally, I think the perspectives that were discussed in the course were super helpful for me in light of my battle with feeling like I belong in an organization.
This was the BEST training I have ever been a part of. I learned so much and it was truly a safe space.
This was my first experience with a professional coach. She was professional, personable and structured. I appreciated the coaching exercises and feedback, as it helped me expand my thought process and revisit my goals.
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