Future Leadership designed and delivered the LeadHER Leadership Development Program, aimed at strengthening leadership capability across the colleges middle and senior leadership teams.
The Brief
A leading education establishment in Perth partnered with Future Leadership to design and deliver the LeadHER Leadership Development Program, aimed at strengthening leadership capability across its middle and senior leadership teams. The program was tailored to the colleges strategic priorities and cultural context, with a focus on developing authentic, accountable, and change-ready leaders.
The initiative sought to:
- Build a shared leadership language across the college.
- Equip participants with core leadership competencies including self-awareness, strategic thinking, and performance leadership.
- Support leaders in navigating complex educational environments and leading with confidence and clarity.
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
The LeadHER program was delivered over eight months and included:
- Four core workshops: Leading Self, Leading Others, Leading Across the Organisation, and Graduation & Learning Review.
- Three coaching circles to embed learning and foster peer accountability.
- Facet5 personality profiling to deepen self-awareness and team dynamics.
- Interactive learning: Fireside chats, keynote speakers, group reflection, and scenario-based exercises.
The program was framed within the Future Leadership Capability Framework and aligned with the colleges leadership strategy. It was delivered in a hybrid format, combining in-person and virtual sessions to maximise accessibility and engagement.
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 delivered strong results across key leadership indicators:
Self-Awareness: 41% increase
Motivation to Develop: 37% increase
Confidence: 35% increase
Role Clarity: 39% increase
Participants reported increased clarity in their leadership roles, greater confidence in leading change, and stronger alignment with the colleges strategic goals. Post-program evaluations showed a shift from “Competent” to “Highly Skilled” across emotional intelligence, feedback delivery, and understanding the distinction between leadership and management.
Thank you to the team at Future Leadership for guiding our College Leaders through a rich professional growth journey as part of our LeadHER Program.
