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About Us
Carter Development Group (CDG) is a research, consulting, and inclusive leadership development firm specializing in strategic planning and change management for city municipalities, government entities, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and corporations. CDG specializes in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), conflict resolution services, executive coaching, human capital training, human resource management solutions, and strategic and creative communication.
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VALUES
EMBODY THE WORK WE DO
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LOVE THE PEOPLE WE SERVE
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LISTEN TO UNDERSTAND
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CARE ENOUGH
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BE A HERO
Inequity is a villain.
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BUILD SOLUTIONS
MISSION
At CDG, we use inclusive community-building approaches to develop solution-oriented leaders who emerge as the right person in the right place at the right time.
VISION
The Carter Development Group sees a brighter day for humanity as we all strive toward resolving our inner conflicts and thrive in being our authentic selves.
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MEET THE FOUNDER
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Adrian N. Carter, with a Doctor of Philosophy in Conflict Resolution Studies, is an equity and inclusion strategist, expert facilitator, and executive coach for corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Dr. Carter trains, coaches, provides keynote addresses and facilitates interpersonal and organizational leadership that resolves conflicts by bridging the gap between persons and organizations using The Ellison Model.