The Academy seeks to create a global business world where every person can authentically engage, be valued, and be afforded equal opportunities to drive transformational business results.
The purpose of the Academy is to (1) advance and grow a global business community and workforce through leadership and institutional development where every person is authentically valued and afforded equal opportunities to thrive and (2) provide business, government, and not-for-profit leaders with strategic guidance on addressing social justice issues that affect the most marginalized members of our communities.
The Center for Workforce is now The Academy for Advancing Excellence.
For 21 years the Center for Workforce Excellence engaged in disruptive and transformation solutions to move the needle on advancing diversity, equity, equality and inclusion.
Under the Academy ownership, CWE’s work will be amplified around the globe.We have assembled a world class community of thought leaders, facilitators, coaches, trainers and speakers. This team is ready to serve your needs. We recognize that inclusion is a global opportunity and want to be your partner to bring this goal to a measurable reality.
Inequities exist around the world and we take pride in our ability to address equity, equality and inclusion as a global challenge.
We walk our talk, especially when it is difficult. We model the behaviors and actions we encourage our clients to adopt.
As experts, for decades we have utilized research and data to support our experience and our approach to develop transformational leadership development programs.
The power of we is beyond what any individual can do. Our work teaches us that inclusion is the way to win. Through collaborating with our team and our other stakeholders, we make winning solutions a reality.
Someone has to go first and we are courageous enough to do it. We are bold in our thinking and in our programming.
We find joy in being real and creating the space for our team to bring their gifts and talents to solve big issues.
Our standards are high. Our dedication to excellence is realized by the value and impact we deliver to our clients, our stakeholders, and the world.
Build a workforce from top to bottom that mirrors the face of the consumer with leadership capabilities in order to drive innovation and better business results
Develop senior leaders who can role model inclusive leadership behaviors in order to shift the company’s culture and infuse accountability
Build meaningful social justice strategies that support economic empowerment, create a pipeline of future employees and fully engage the values of the organization
Develop new strategies and capabilities that foster opportunities for building organizations that are more innovative and collaborative