Corporate leadership development programs
Leadership and Organizational Development Workshops
CRW Diversity workshops are practical learning experiences that help managers and leadership teams strengthen their effectiveness, improve workplace culture, and put fair and inclusive leadership practices into action. They are designed and led by Celeste Warren and built on her Equity in Action Model.
Last updated: November 2026. Published by CRW Diversity.
What are corporate leadership development programs like these?
Corporate leadership development programs are learning experiences a company provides so its managers and leaders can lead more effectively. CRW Diversity's version is deliberately practical: each workshop connects a principle to the everyday decisions managers make about people, information, and opportunity.
The approach reflects a lesson from nearly four decades in human resources: changing individuals is only half the work. Workshops also help teams notice the policies, practices, and unwritten norms around them, so new habits are not undone by old systems.
Leadership and organizational development, defined
Definition
What CRW Diversity means by the term
Leadership development builds the capability of individual leaders. Organizational development improves how the organization itself works. CRW Diversity combines the two in its workshops and learning experiences, because the decisions a manager makes are shaped by the systems they work inside. A session might ask managers how they assign stretch work, then ask the group what process decides who is considered. Participants leave with tools they can use right away and a clearer view of what in the organization helps people succeed and what may be getting in their way. The six elements of the Equity in Action Model, Awareness, Access, Advocacy, Action, Accountability, and Empowerment, give the work a shared language.
What leaders practice in a workshop
- Recognizing how assumptions and organizational patterns influence decisions.
- Checking who has access to information, opportunities, relationships, and resources.
- Using influence so that talent, ideas, and perspectives are not overlooked.
- Turning good intentions into deliberate decisions, then looking at outcomes.
- Creating conditions for people to contribute, grow, and use their voices.
The pressure on managers is real. A Gartner survey of 2,947 employees and managers, published in April 2026 and summarized by Braintrust, found 47% of managers say more is expected of them than a year ago. That is why the workshops favor short, usable tools over theory.
Equity in Action for Managers
Equity in Action for Managers is a short, practical learning experience in mini-modules, designed for busy leaders. It helps managers recognize where equity shows up in day-to-day leadership and gives them tools they can put into practice immediately. You can explore the Equity in Action for Managers mini-modules.
Compare the options for managers and teams
| Option | Who takes part | Format | Use it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership and organizational development workshops | Managers and leadership teams | Facilitated workshops and learning experiences | A group needs shared tools and a shared language |
| Equity in Action for Managers | Individual managers | Short self-paced mini-modules | Managers need practical tools without long sessions |
| Executive briefing | Senior leadership groups | Briefing or facilitated conversation | Leaders need alignment before a wider rollout |
For the senior executive sponsoring the work, executive advisory often comes first. To bring a workshop to your organization, contact CRW Diversity. Return to the guide on leadership development programs for companies.
Common questions
What formats does CRW Diversity offer?
CRW Diversity offers three main formats: executive advisory, leadership and organizational development workshops and learning experiences, and speaking and executive briefings, which include keynotes and facilitated conversations. Organizations can combine formats, for example a briefing for senior executives followed by workshops for the managers who report to them.
How long do the workshops last?
Session length is not published, because CRW Diversity shapes each engagement around the organization it serves. The Equity in Action for Managers mini-modules are described as short and practical, designed for busy leaders. Ask about workshop length and the overall program schedule when you contact CRW Diversity.
Can workshops be customized for our organization?
Yes, the work is tailored. CRW Diversity states that every organization is different and that its work begins by understanding where you are, what you are trying to accomplish, and what may be standing in the way. The details of customization are agreed during the first inquiry conversation.
Are workshops delivered online or in person?
A fixed delivery format is not published on this site. The Equity in Action for Managers mini-modules are a self-paced option, and workshop delivery is generally arranged around each organization’s needs. Confirm online, in-person, or hybrid options directly with CRW Diversity when you send your inquiry through crwdiversity.com.
What is Equity in Action for Managers?
Equity in Action for Managers is a practical learning experience from Celeste Warren that helps managers recognize where equity shows up in their day-to-day leadership and gives them tools they can put into practice right away. It is delivered as short mini-modules designed for busy leaders. Details are available on crwdiversity.com.
Our managers are overloaded. Will this add to their burden?
CRW Diversity designs its manager learning to be short and practical. Gartner research cited by Braintrust Growth found 47% of managers say more is expected of them than a year ago. Equity in Action for Managers uses mini-modules designed for busy leaders, with tools they can apply right away.
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