We Need to Rethink Our Leadership Programs
The pandemic forced us to rethink nearly every aspect of our work. Our workplaces look different now—and for many, gathering in large groups remains a challenge. People are adapting to new ways of working while managing fatigue, anxiety, and ongoing uncertainty. Leaders are navigating all of this while trying to chart paths forward through a still-shifting landscape.
A constant in this upheaval? The need to learn our way into the future. That’s why we’ve been helping organizations and their leaders redesign how they approach leadership development.
With good leadership more essential than ever, this is a timely opportunity to reimagine the very structure of our leadership programs.
Leadership Programs as Work Sessions
We believe leadership development should increase leaders’ confidence in using new, shared approaches to leading teams and organizations. When leaders align around what works, strategy gains traction and culture thrives.
These days, we’re rethinking everything—from team productivity and agile planning to feedback, emotional well-being, onboarding, team cohesion, career development, and even workplace design. The content we deliver isn’t remedial—it’s fresh, future-focused, and deeply relevant.
Our leadership programs function more like working sessions than traditional workshops. We don’t just teach new concepts—we apply them in real-time. Leaders bring real challenges to the table—communication, planning, decision-making, people development—and practice applying new tools and mindsets on the spot. This leads to greater alignment and stronger learning retention. Homework deepens the confidence.
Grounded in Strengths, Reality, and Application
As leaders apply new skillsets to their real-world scenarios, they often discover unexpected connections and outcomes. The process is strengths-based, question-driven, and grounded in actual leadership realities—not theoretical case studies.
Leader engagement stays high because we tailor learning to the specific, current questions and contexts leaders are facing. They’re not just learning—they’re solving, iterating, and growing in the moment.
We also layer in individual and small group coaching. The latest brain science tells us that new learning has to be translated into the unique wiring of each individual. Coaching helps make that real and personal.
Better Than In-Person? Yes, It’s Possible.
Thanks to the rapid growth of new virtual tools, we’ve discovered that virtual programs—when done well—can actually be more engaging than in-person ones.
We use breakouts and digital whiteboards to foster deep collaboration, short videos to deliver concepts efficiently, and structured check-ins to drive application in real time. These tools allow leaders to engage more actively, work more collaboratively, and take more immediate action than in many traditional classroom settings.
The Time Is Now
We have more reasons than we can count for why now is the time to reimagine leadership development—for seasoned leaders, high-potential talent, and new managers alike. The latest research and science continue to guide our designs—and the results are powerful.
Book a Free Leadership “Idea Jam” Call
Are you looking to take a more systematic and meaningful approach to developing your leaders? Would you like specific ideas tailored to your context?
Let’s chat.
Fill out the form below to schedule a free discovery call—we’ll share ideas, listen to your challenges, and help you explore what’s possible.
Want to see what this looks like in practice? Check out this video testimonial from one of our clients to get a clearer picture of how we can help.
