
Capability framework transformation for a mining organisation. Defining leadership and technical excellence to drive performance.

The Brief
A mining organisation engaged Future Leadership to develop a capability framework that defined the technical and leadership capabilities required for business success.
The objective was to establish clear performance standards, align talent development with strategic priorities, and support leadership growth across all organisational levels.
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 methodology to develop the capability framework:
- Desktop review: Analysed key organisational documents, including the business strategy, talent development plan, and performance review guides.
- Qualitative and thematic analysis: Identified critical capability themes using complexity theory to understand organisational dynamics.
- Framework design:
- Created a technical capability framework mapped to job families.
- Developed a leadership capability framework for emerging, middle, and senior leaders.
- Defined performance standards outlining expectations for each capability.
- Stakeholder consultation: Provided recommendations tailored to the organisation’s maturity level, ensuring effective framework integration.
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 capability framework provided a clear roadmap for technical and leadership development, enhancing performance and alignment with strategic objectives.
The organisation now has defined success metrics for capabilities, supporting effective talent management, leadership growth, and continuous improvement.