Leadership structure transformation in education. Defining leadership capabilities and future-ready governance.
The Brief
An education organisation engaged Future Leadership to conduct a leadership structure review and capability assessment, supporting future leadership appointments and succession planning.
The initiative aimed to identify key leadership capabilities, define organisational structure, and provide strategic recommendations for long-term sustainability.
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 leadership transformation methodology:
- Stakeholder briefings and analysis: Engaged executives and board members to assess leadership needs and strategic priorities.
- Review of current leadership structures: Analysed existing role definitions, governance structures, and future capability requirements.
- Leadership capability mapping:
- Conducted LEA Assessments to understand strengths and development areas.
- Developed a Leadership Capability Matrix for future appointments.
- Leadership structure design:
- Defined leadership roles and strategic pathways for succession.
- Created transition plans to support leadership evolution.
- Final recommendations and implementation roadmap:
- Presented insights to the board and executive team.
- Provided a structured transition plan for leadership appointments.
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 organisation successfully adopted a future-ready leadership structure, aligning governance with growth and succession planning needs. Key outcomes included:
- Clear role definitions and leadership pathways for upcoming appointments.
- Capability-based leadership assessment to inform talent decisions.
- Smooth leadership transition planning, ensuring continuity in leadership effectiveness.
This transformation initiative positioned the organisation for long-term leadership success, strategic alignment, and sustainable governance development.
Our sincere thanks for the exceptional work you have done, Jenny and Lisa. Your ability to grasp so much so quickly has been hugely impressive – you “got us” very quickly as demonstrated by the accuracy of your recommendations.“
