Empowering Leaders to Achieve and Amplify Their Leadership at a Leading Independent School
The Brief
A leading independent co-educational school partnered with Future Leadership to design a holistic Learn to Lead program aimed at delivering a strategic roadmap for leadership development.
The school’s Executive committed to providing opportunities for current and aspirant leaders through three interconnected modules – Aspire, Achieve, and Amplify. Masterclasses complemented the program with sessions on financial acumen, human resources, industrial relations, and enhancing leadership visibility.
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 designed a comprehensive two-phase program, delivered in a hybrid format. The program involved personal profile assessments, in-person workshops, online coaching circles, and hybrid masterclasses. A total of 38 leaders at all levels across the school self-nominated to participate. The program focused on three key areas:
- Leading Self: Understanding personal values, communication styles, leadership, and management insights.
- Leading Others: Developing emotional intelligence, psychological safety, feedback, critical conversations, and leading through change.
- Leading the Organisation: Taking a broader view to influence and cultivate a healthy, productive culture across the school and community.
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
Participants reported improvements in self-awareness, motivation, role clarity, and overall confidence. The team reflected positively on the program’s practical and insightful approach to leadership.
Feedback showed participants thoroughly enjoyed the program, noting that it accelerated their team development and provided valuable personal and leadership insights.
The experience has been worthwhile, and I have learnt new things about myself through facet5 and the discussion around leadership and management.
I think this is a great opportunity and I am really enjoying all aspects of the program. Thank-you!
