Executive leadership program empowering local government leaders to navigate complexity, inspire teams, and lead communities through transformative change.
The Brief
A local government organisation engaged Future Leadership to design and facilitate the GLOW Leadership Development Program, aimed at strengthening leadership capability, fostering cultural alignment, and enhancing collaboration within the leadership team.
The program supported leaders in adapting to structural change and building a unified, high-performing leadership culture.
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 implemented a structured leadership development approach:
- Needs analysis and capability mapping: Identified key leadership competencies required to support transformation.
- Workshop design and facilitation: Delivered 12 interactive workshops focused on:
- Psychological safety and safety-first leadership
- Resilience and decision-making in uncertainty
- Values-based leadership and culture building
- Peer coaching circles: Strengthened team relationships and created a supportive leadership network.
- Impact measurement: Conducted pulse check surveys to assess leadership growth, engagement, and program effectiveness.
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
The program successfully embedded leadership capability, cultural alignment, and resilience-focused leadership practices. Key results included:
- 77% of participants applying learning immediately
- 96% rating the program as highly practical and game-changing
- Facilitator effectiveness rated 4.4 out of 5
- Increased leadership cohesion and confidence in navigating organisational change
The initiative created a strong, values-driven leadership collective, ensuring sustainable leadership development and cultural transformation within the organisation.
