Client: A Leading Climate Solutions Company
Firm Sector: Commercial semi-state
Role: Leadership Development Program Design and Delivery
Organizational Need: Bord na Mona was undergoing a significant business transformation to become more commercial and expand its B2B and B2C operations globally, including the UK and US. The senior leadership recognized that the current leaders lacked the necessary skills to drive the new strategy. Therefore, the CEO and Senior Leadership Team sought a comprehensive leadership development program for the top 100 managers to ensure effective and efficient execution of the new strategy.
Leadership Development Intervention: As Head of People Development and Programme Facilitator, Kokua Hub co-founder conducted a thorough diagnostic with the senior leadership team to clarify the organizational strategy and goals. This diagnostic process helped define the core leadership competencies essential for the strategy's success.
Core Competencies Identification: We identified eight critical competencies necessary for leadership effectiveness in the new strategic landscape.
Program Design: An intensive 8-day leadership program delivered over eight months, facilitated by various experts. Each session focused on a distinct competency area, allowing participants to assimilate and apply learnings progressively.
Learning Integration: The program structure provided ample time between modules for participants to internalize each competency before progressing to the next. This iterative approach ensured deeper understanding and practical application.
Cross-Functional Projects: To facilitate learning transfer, participants were required to engage in cross-functional projects throughout the program. These projects encouraged collaboration and practical application of the learned competencies to real company challenges.
Programme Topics:
Being a Leader and Team Enabler
Strategy to Commercial Implementation
Managing Change, Innovation, and Risk
Influential Communication and Assertive Performance Management
Team and Individual Resilience
Creating and Managing Budgets for Profitable Growth
Programme Outcomes:
Enhanced Strategy Design and Development: Significant improvements in the quality of functional and divisional strategy creation and implementation.
Cross-Functional Projects: Completion of over 20 cross-functional projects, including feasibility studies, continuous improvement, and cost-saving initiatives.
Collaborative Culture: Increased cross-functional consultation, reducing siloed operations.
Performance Management: Consistent engagement in performance and development practices, leading to better succession planning and performance-related rewards.
Change Initiatives: Active involvement in designing and implementing change initiatives.
Impact: The leadership development program significantly elevated the competency levels of Bord na Mona's top 100 managers. The holistic approach ensured that participants were well-equipped to lead the company's transformation effectively. The program fostered a culture of collaboration, strategic thinking, and proactive change management, laying a robust foundation for Bord na Mona's commercial success and global expansion.