The Challenge: Disney University identified a need for greater diversity among its leadership instructors, seeking fresh perspectives, new insights, and innovative ideas to enrich their leadership training programs. The goal was to bring in instructors with diverse backgrounds to enhance the learning experience.
Insights: In response to this challenge, Carlos Conejo was engaged as a leadership instructor, leveraging his extensive experience as a Sales Manager, Product Manager, and entrepreneur. The insight was that Carlos could provide valuable real-world perspectives, bringing a wealth of knowledge and practical wisdom to the leadership training sessions.
The Solution: Carlos Conejo implemented a dynamic solution by conducting several leadership classes at Disney University. These sessions were crafted to be highly effective through the use of effective adult learning modalities, simulations, games, and various assessment instruments. The focus was on engaging the attendees, fostering a fun learning environment, and infusing the training with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) flavor to broaden their understanding of leadership.
The Results: The impact of Carlos Conejo’s sessions at Disney University was significant. The attendees not only found the sessions highly engaging but also enjoyed a fun and interactive learning experience. The incorporation of DE&I principles brought a fresh perspective to leadership training, enhancing the skills and knowledge of the participants. As a result, Disney University achieved its goal of introducing diversity in leadership instruction, providing its learners with valuable insights and skills from diverse industry backgrounds. Carlos Conejo’s contribution enriched the leadership development program at Disney University, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment.
