People and systems together
Many programs focus only on what individuals do differently. These workshops also ask what within the organization helps people succeed and what gets in their way.
Leadership and organizational development
Inclusive leadership training that changes everyday decisions
Published by CRW Diversity · Last updated November 2026
Celeste Warren offers practical workshops and learning experiences that help leaders strengthen their effectiveness, improve workplace culture, and put fair and inclusive leadership practices into action.
What should inclusive leadership training include?
Good inclusive leadership training should change decisions, not just awareness. In CRW Diversity workshops, Celeste Warren uses the six-element Equity in Action Model so leaders practice Awareness, Access, Advocacy, Action, Accountability, and Empowerment on the real decisions they make about people.
Corporate leadership development programs: the formats
| Option | Best for | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Workshops and learning experiences | Leadership teams and managers | Practical sessions to strengthen effectiveness, improve culture, and practice fair and inclusive leadership |
| Equity in Action for Managers | Individual managers | Short, practical mini-modules designed for busy leaders |
| Executive briefings | Senior leadership teams | Facilitated conversations on leadership, culture, and systems |
| Executive advisory | Individual executives | Confidential thought partnership |
Leadership development programs for companies, built on systems
Grounded in experience
Nearly four decades in human resources and organizational leadership, including 10 years leading global diversity and inclusion at a Fortune 100 company.
How to judge the best leadership development programs
Judge every program by the same tests: Is it practical enough to use the next day? Does it address systems as well as behavior? Is the facilitator's approach published so you can read it first? Is there a follow-on option for managers?
You can read the thinking behind these workshops in The Truth About Equity book before you decide. Programs that need large cohorts on fixed schedules may suit some organizations better.
Common questions
- Does Celeste Warren offer inclusive leadership training?
- Yes. Her leadership and organizational development work includes practical workshops and learning experiences that help leaders strengthen their effectiveness, improve workplace culture, and put fair and inclusive leadership practices into action. Equity in Action for Managers is also available as short mini-modules for managers who want tools they can use right away.
- What corporate leadership development programs does she offer?
- Celeste Warren offers leadership and organizational development workshops and learning experiences for organizations, plus the Equity in Action for Managers mini-modules. Programs are shaped around where your organization is and what you are trying to accomplish. The Equity in Action Model, with its six elements, provides the practical framework behind the learning.
- What are the best executive leadership training programs?
- The best executive leadership training program is the one matched to your leaders’ real decisions and your organization’s challenges. Look for practitioners with senior operating experience, a clear framework, and practical application. This site does not rank other programs. Celeste Warren’s executive briefings and workshops draw on her experience as a former Fortune 100 Vice President.
- What should leadership development programs for companies include?
- Strong leadership development programs for companies connect learning to the everyday decisions leaders make. Useful elements include a shared framework, reflection on assumptions, attention to who has access to opportunities, and accountability for outcomes rather than intentions. These map to the Equity in Action Model elements: Awareness, Access, Advocacy, Action, Accountability, and Empowerment.
- How do I find the best leadership development programs?
- Start by naming the outcome you need, such as stronger managers, a healthier culture, or fairer talent decisions. Then compare programs on facilitator experience, framework, format, and how learning is applied after the session. Ask for examples of practical tools. Celeste Warren’s workshops, mini-modules, and executive briefings can be compared on those same criteria.
- Are the workshops in person or virtual?
- Delivery formats are not listed publicly, so confirm the details directly. Celeste has spoken at DIAL Global Virtual summits, which shows virtual delivery is part of her experience, and she has also visited a class at the Cornell University ILR School. Contact her through crwdiversity.com with your audience size and preferred format.
For senior executives
Bring these ideas to your leadership team
Celeste Warren offers executive advisory: a confidential thought partnership for executives navigating complex leadership, culture, talent, and organizational challenges. It starts with understanding where you are and what may be standing in the way.