Development Associates

A consulting firm specializing in the assessment and development of people and organizations.

What We Do

Approach

Whether you require a short-term intervention, ongoing consultation, or a more extensive educational course, our approach is always precisely tailored to meet your needs.

Experience

Combining business experience with expertise in mindfulness, psychology, education and organizational development, Development Associates has worked with hundreds of organizations.

Services

We offer a full range of consulting, coaching, assessment, training and facilitation services, helping leaders and managers develop the wisdom and skills of authentic leadership.

Core Programs

Self Care for Leaders

Assist leaders in handling environment of high demand, uncertainty and stress; allow participants to pause, reflect and access inherent self awareness and kindness towards self and others; enhance emotional intelligence and leadership skills overall.

Mindfulness Curriculum for Addictions Services Clients and Staff

Present view and practice of mindfulness for addictions clients and staff; interrupt “autopilot” tendencies and develop new, more healthy habits; cultivate appreciation of living and self worth: cut into harsh self judgements and shame; rediscover sense of humour and creativity; mine current research on mindfulness and addiction; train professionals in addictions to present mindfulness authentically

Business Mind, Beginner’s Mind

Self awareness, self discovery and growing the business, for private sector entrepreneurs, “intrapreneurs” (enterprising people within companies) and social entrepreneurs; deepen understanding that mind profoundly influences business outcomes; introducing enterprise as a path of learning that can be navigated.