Senior leadership program empowering local government leaders to navigate leading self, leading others and leading the organisation.
The Brief
A local government organisation engaged Future Leadership to design and facilitate the NEXUS Leadership Development Program, aimed at expand the capabilities of their Senior Leadership Team
Improvement in Performance
Studies show that executives who receive coaching report a 70% improvement in work performance, according to the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Lower Turnover Rate
Organisations with effective leadership development programs have a 30% lower turnover rate among employees, as leadership development fosters employee engagement and loyalty.
Reference: Harvard Business Review, "The Impact of Leadership Development on Employee Engagement" (2017)
Companies report Enhanced Leadership Skills
85% of companies report an improvement in leadership capabilities as a direct result of implementing leadership development programs, leading to better decision-making and team management.
Reference: Deloitte, "Global Human Capital Trends" (2019)
Higher Return on Investment (ROI)
Leadership development programs yield an average return on investment (ROI) of 6 times the cost of the program, reflecting the significant value they add to the organization.
Reference: Korn Ferry, "The Real ROI of Leadership Development" (2018)
The Process
Future Leadership Advisory partnered with the local government organisation to deliver the Nexus program; a 10 month long Senior Leader’s program. It was built around three key leadership area of Leading self, Leading others and Leading the Organisation and provides a blended approach to learning.
The program consists of the following topics:
- Leading Self
- Executive Mindsets for Future Ready Transformation
- Enterprise Leadership
- Building the Skills to be an Enterprise Leader
- Adaptive Leadership Strategies for Exponential Change
- Collaborating with Solidarity
The program covered a range of key leadership skills, enabling effective leaders across the the organisation. The topics were delivered in depth across a hybrid format, with in-person workshops and online coaching sessions.
The Advisory Team's Impact Across Clients Through Survey Feedback
32% Increase in Self Awareness
Individuals’ awareness of motives, values, strengths and development needs
21% Increase in Motivation
Individuals’ motivation to apply learning, insight and further develop
27% Increase in Confidence
Individuals’ confidence in their abilities and impact as a leader
30% Increase in Role Clarity
Individuals’ clarity around success factors associated with their role
The Outcome
Future Leadership Advisory delivered the Nexus Leadership Development Program with a focus on Leadership and Development across various levels and aspects.
Participants reported the following
- 28% + increase in Self-Awareness
- 23% + increase in Motivation to Develop
- 33% + increase in Confidence
- 41% + increase in Understanding of Leadership
All skills measured pre-program, and post-program increased from an average of ‘Competent’ to a greater proportion of participants reporting themselves as ‘Highly Skilled’ with the largest shifts occurring across understanding complex systems and enterprise leadership.
I just wanted to say a big thank you for your work with us on the Nexus Program. At our recent Management meeting there were a number of positive comments on the program and the benefits it has brought to our organisation.
There is no better confirmation. Clearly, we made the right choice.
