Learning & Development

Leadership Development Training

CDG’s Leadership Development Training equips your future leaders with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to excel. Our programs focus on both the “being” and “doing” aspects of leadership, developing character, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking. Anchored in The Ellison Model™, our approach empowers leaders to foster inclusivity and build resilient teams, setting your organization up for long-term success.

  • Developing tailored leadership development programs that align with organizational goals.
  • Providing workshops on critical leadership topics such as vision setting, influence, and ethical decision-making.
  • Facilitating peer learning groups and mentoring programs to support leadership growth.
  • Conducting 360-degree feedback assessments to provide leaders with a comprehensive view of their strengths and areas for development.
  • Offering continuous development opportunities through advanced workshops and follow-up sessions.

Management Training

CDG’s Management Training is designed to help your managers lead confidently and effectively. Through engaging, hands-on sessions on topics like communication, performance management, team building, and decision-making, we ensure your managers gain practical skills they can apply directly to their roles, fostering stronger teams and better outcomes.

  • Designing and delivering customized training programs based on organizational needs.
  • Providing workshops on key management skills, such as delegation, conflict resolution, and time management.
  • Facilitating role-playing and scenario-based exercises to reinforce learning.
  • Offering post-training support and resources to ensure sustained improvement.
  • Integrating feedback mechanisms to continuously refine and improve the training content. 

Executive Coaching

CDG’s Executive Coaching services provide your leaders with the tailored support they need to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful results. Our personalized coaching focuses on each executive’s unique strengths, growth areas, and leadership goals. Through one-on-one sessions, we help them sharpen their decision-making, enhance their leadership skills, and develop effective strategies for achieving both personal and organizational excellence.

  • Conducting initial assessments to identify leadership strengths and development needs.
  • Setting clear, measurable goals for leadership growth and organizational impact.
  • Providing ongoing support and feedback through regular coaching sessions.
  • Facilitating reflection and self-awareness exercises to deepen leadership insights.
  • Offering practical tools and strategies for addressing specific challenges. 

Workforce Development

CDG’s Workforce Development services enhance the skills and competencies of employees at all levels, empowering your organization to meet its strategic goals. Our training programs cover both technical and soft skills, including communication, teamwork, and adaptability. We collaborate closely with your team to identify skill gaps and create targeted training programs that drive performance, resulting in a more capable and agile workforce.

  • Conducting skills assessments to identify workforce development needs.
  • Designing and implementing training programs that enhance both technical and soft skills.
  • Offering workshops and seminars on topics such as effective communication, time management, and teamwork.
  • Providing career development support, including coaching and mentoring.
  • Implementing tracking and evaluation systems to measure the impact of workforce development initiatives. 

Conflict Resolution/ ADR Services

CDG specializes in conflict resolution strategies that promote understanding and positive outcomes. Through techniques like facilitative dialogue, mediation, and conflict coaching, we help resolve issues at all levels and encourage productive communication. Our approach not only addresses immediate conflicts but also builds stronger relationships, enhancing teamwork and cohesion across your organization.

  • Conducting conflict assessments to understand the root causes and dynamics of the conflict.
  • Facilitating dialogues between conflicting parties to foster understanding and resolution.
  • Providing mediation services to help parties reach agreements that are fair and sustainable.
  • Offering conflict coaching to individuals or teams to develop their conflict resolution skills.
  • Designing and delivering training programs on conflict management and resolution techniques.

Our Work

Buncombe County and the City of Asheville, NC, made history as the first county and second city in the United States of America to pass resolutions supporting reparations for Black Americans.
UW Facilities (UWF), a department within the University of Washington, oversees the management of buildings, infrastructure, and land across the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses.
The Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG) is the State Advisory Group (SAG) established under the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (JJDPA).
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Visionary Planning

This is the updated pages indicating our three main development focus areas and one additional page for the industries served.

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Inclusive Excellence

We are dedicated to building inclusive workplaces where diversity is celebrated and equity is ensured.

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People & Culture Strategy

Our focus is on optimizing the employee experience to enhance engagement and performance.