
Capability framework transformation for a professional association. Enabling future-ready skills for finance professionals and organisations.

The Brief
A professional association with over 160,000 global members engaged Future Leadership to transform its accounting and finance capability framework.
The initiative aimed to align leadership and technical capabilities with emerging trends and prepare members and organisations for the future of work.
Improved Employee Engagement
Companies that undergo successful organisational transformation experience a 30% increase in employee engagement. Engaged employees are more productive, less likely to leave, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Reference: McKinsey & Company, "The People Power of Transformations" (2018)
Financial
Organisations that successfully implement transformation initiatives see an average 25% improvement in their financial performance, including revenue growth and profitability.
Reference: BCG, "The Role of Leadership in Transformation" (2020)
Return on Investment (ROI)
Transformation projects with effective change management practices are six times more likely to meet their objectives and achieve a 143% return on investment (ROI).
Reference: Prosci, "Best Practices in Change Management" (2019)
Reduced Time to Market
Organisations that undergo successful digital transformation reduce their time to market by 20-50%, allowing them to bring products and services to customers faster and stay competitive in rapidly changing markets.
Reference: Deloitte, "Digital Transformation: A Roadmap for Billion-Dollar Organizations" (2021)
The Process
Future Leadership implemented a structured approach to transform the capability framework:
- Review and analysis: Examined existing assets, industry standards, white papers, and research on emerging competencies in the finance profession.
- Stakeholder consultation: Conducted interviews, focus groups, and surveys with internal and external stakeholders to gather qualitative and quantitative feedback.
- Stress testing and validation: Ensured the framework was measurable, observable, and aligned with future workforce demands.
- Final framework and recommendations: Delivered a revised framework with tools for implementation, including job families, career pathways, and assessment options.
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 revised framework provided a bold, future-focused foundation for individual and organisational capability development.
Stakeholder feedback praised its clarity, relevance, and usability. The program strengthened the professional association’s ability to advance trusted accounting and business professionals while supporting their career development and competency reviews.
The Future Leadership presentation was a high note to leave on. I love that you have been bold in your recommendations. It is just what was needed. Thank you!"