Edu-Quest International Inc.
Mission
Maximizing Talent... Achieving Results
Mandate
Edu-quest International Inc. builds motivation, inspires confidence, nurtures the will and develops the competencies and commitment of employees and organizations to realize their primary purpose. We are a values-driven consultancy with a positive view of human nature. We challenge minds, engage hearts, strengthen skills and assist organizations in achieving their desired results. Certain core beliefs and founding principles form the backdrop against which we work. These include:
- People have within themselves a strong desire to learn, to improve their organizations, to contribute to the greater good and to focus on causes outside of themselves;
- The vast majority of employees are consummate professionals who believe in professional accountability and who have a strong desire to improve their organizations from within, and that;
- Capacity building and engagement are key components of the improvement process.
Core Beliefs and Lessons Learned as a Leader Over the Years
About Students and their Learning
- All students can learn and achieve given adequate time and proper supports.
- Excellence and equity must go hand in hand.
- Students thrive in a culture of caring and high expectations for learning.
- There can be no “throw-away” kids: we need them all to be productive and engaged members of society.
About Education
- Education must inspire and motivate students and help them to develop a love of learning.
- Education is the gateway to all future learning, a primary source of empowerment. It is the master key that opens up future life chances and possibilities for students in general, and especially those who live in poverty.
- Education builds social capital and fosters civility. As Putman says, countries do not become civil because they are rich. Instead, they become rich because they are civil.
Literacy...
- is the most important outcome of schooling;
- is the foundation for learning and success in school;
- secures a better livelihood;
- affects later educational and social choices;
- makes possible full participation in society;
- contributes to one’s life chances, sense of personal fulfilment and employability;
- is a primary means of empowerment.
About Employees
- The vast majority of employees have a strong sense of good-will and want to do the best for their organizations.
- They respond well to the universal and humane values such as respect, empathy, fairness and integrity.
- One of their fundamental needs is to experience a sense of belonging.
- They will be loyal to organizations that care about their well-being and the quality of their lives.
- They thrive in an environment that is family-friendly.
- They want their organizations to nurture the intrinsic motivation that is engendered when adult models of interaction are employed.
- Their sense of accomplishment is derived from challenging and interesting work.
- They want to learn in order to contribute to the continuous improvement of their organizations.
About Organizations
- Organizations that thrive have clearly articulated core values, beliefs, goals and strategies.
- They achieve results by valuing their employees.
- They utilize strategies such as:
- dialogue and engagement;
- forging consensus;
- developing a common sense of purpose;
- building commitment and motivation;
- developing trust, teamwork and networks;
- building capacity (rather than instilling fear and sanctions) in order to bring about improvement.
- They:
- consider capacity building to be at the heart of the improvement process;
- support innovation and risk-taking;
- value diversity and equity and ensure that their management levels are represented by the talent that exists within all communities;
- eschew the “shame and blame or the “one-size-fits” all philosophy;
- value the input and recommendations for improvement from employees and stakeholders alike;
- provide opportunities for learning, growth and upward mobility;
- encourage employees to constantly raise the bar of performance and accountability;
- celebrate their successes and strive to reach new heights.
