DEVELOPMENT

Elevating each other

Whether an analyst or vice president, each team member challenges each other to be better than the day before. Through our custom Elevate Leadership Platform, we provide the expectations and support to be your best—drive better outcomes, build better communities, and forge better futures.

Consistent support results in strong outcomes. Elevate provides support through Clear Expectations, Learning Opportunities, Thoughtful Assessment, and Advancement Opportunities.

CLEAR EXPECTATIONS

Clarity unlocks potential

Our unified understanding of values (the principles we ground in), mindsets (the lenses we apply), and skillsets (the capabilities we develop) forms a strong foundation for transformational growth. The possibilities are endless.

  • Featured Value

    Driven: I am committed to excellence, aiming to have impact in what I do for team, clients, and community.

    "Ovative's values inspire me to be the best version of myself, both with my co-workers and with my clients, inside and outside of the office."
    — Carly Richardson, Manager, Client Services

  • Featured Mindset

    Top Management: I focus on what matters most and prioritize accordingly.

    "The Ovative mindset that resonates most with me is 'team.' There are so many talent and incredibly smart subject matter experts here at Ovative. When we bring the power of the Ovative 'team' together in support of a common goal, the impact is significant and real."
    — Tyler LaDouceur, Director, Client Services

  • Featured Skillset

    Subject Matter Expertise: I am perpetually learning and adapting the best strategies and executional best practices to be a leader in the industry.

    "The Effective Communication skillset really helped me unlock my potential. As someone who isn't afraid to speak up and share ideas, effective communication helped me learn to actively listen to other ideas. This has fostered more collaboration among myself, clients, and fellow team members."
    — Sam Huntley, Manager, Digital Experience Optimization

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Learning is prioritized

Our team thrives on curiosity and innovation. We regularly balance big and small learning moments to reflect on our values, practice our mindsets, and unlock new skillsets.

Elevate Day

On Elevate Day, we gather our team from across the nation for the sole purposes of learning and connecting. This bi-annual, day-long event is our collective opportunity to pause, reflect, and take a unified step toward healthier, more innovative workplace practices.

Perspective Series

Our team regularly welcomes fellow change-makers and aspirational leaders from across industries, identities, and backgrounds to share a glimpse into their personal and professional journeys. This series offers the opportunity to expand our perspectives through understanding others.

Recent Perspective Series Speakers

Chris McIntosh

Athletic Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ethan Casson

CEO, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx

Kelli Williams

CEO, The BrandLab

Jillian Hiscock

Founder and Owner, A Bar of Their Own

Khalaf Khalaf

Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Johnson Outdoors Inc.

Annika Mau

Coordinator of Amateur Scouting, Minnesota Twins

Katie Amys

Account Manager of Partnership Activation, Minnesota Twins

Angela Hawkins

Senior Analyst of Business Intelligence and Analytics, Minnesota Twins

Kathleen Coyle

VP of Premium Sales, Minnesota Vikings

Jen Tomashek

Manager of Business Strategy, Minnesota Vikings

Katie Pluff

Senior Manager of Partnership Activation, Minnesota Vikings

Shaquanda Reese

Digital Marketing and Procurement Leader, Diageo

Corey Smith

Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, LVMH

Devrae Smith

Co-Founder, Racially Conscious Collaboration

Damien Escobar

Global Chief Music Officer, Havas Creative Network and Havas Health & You

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THOUGHTFUL ASSESSMENT

Conversation is crucial

We equip our team to host regular performance conversations to assess impact and discuss ways to leverage strengths and close gaps. While conversation and development rhythms vary, they may look like:

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Growth is enabled

A high-growth organization creates opportunities for all. We provide our team members ample opportunity for advancement, such as exploring roles within other areas of expertise, pursuing a promotion, or sharing your voice on a committee (or two).

“My time here has been marked by growth and opportunity. From participating in Director+ meetings to building partnerships with Howard University, I’ve had the privilege of expanding my horizons and contributing to the team.”

— Derrius Jackson, Sr. Manager of Video and Programmatic Media, Ovative

EXPLORE MORE

Careers

At Ovative, both you and your career can thrive.

Social Impact

We seek to foster a culture inclusive of all dimensions of difference.

People

We’re a bunch of curious, bold, and fearless people relentlessly driving impact for brands.