How Do You Develop Your Next Generation of Leaders?
Great potential resides in your organization today but that potential can only be realized by developing your talent. Leading and managing in today’s business climate is more complex than ever. Studies show that companies that focus on developing leaders (high-potentials, mid-level and first-level managers) outperform their competitors by 700% – those are tangible benefits you can take to the bank. Our LEAP® program offers you a ‘Fortune 500’ leadership development program at a fraction of the cost. It is tailored to align with your company strategies while working with each LEAP member to identify key areas for their leadership & management development.
The LEAP® program is a practical, fact-based, results-driven program designed for immediate practical application back in your workplace setting. LEAP members learn in small peer-groups with a Certified LEAP Coach and Facilitator to guide them. Follow-up coaching, evaluation services and health checks are offered to ensure the success of your promising leaders.
If you need to develop stronger leaders at all levels of your organization the LEAP program is a reasonable investment that will return dividends for years to come. If you would like to know more, contact us for next steps or submit an application for your candidate.
The LEAP® program is not for everyone:
- It is NOT a series of public seminars.
- It is NOT for those unwilling to commit to growth and change.
- It is NOT a remedial program to ‘fix’ managers who are unwilling or unable to truly lead others.
- It is NOT for organizations that aren’t willing to invest time in developing their next generation.
LEAP is a cohort group of individuals who must apply and be invited to join. The curriculum is customized to fit each cohort group’s needs, and real-world issues are discussed in a safe and productive way. During the LEAP® year we measure participants’ “confidence and competence” at specific intervals so we know how much growth is occurring. We are proud to have graduated hundreds of leaders from our program since 2003 and our “confidence and competence” measure shows consistently high growth (in excess of 25%) in the following areas:
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Here’s what else graduates have to say about the LEAP Program
What is the LEAP Program?
The LEAP® program combines world-class leadership and management development practices with highly skilled facilitators & coaches to transform your managers into leaders.
No other program provides the depth of learning, coaching and peer interaction that LEAP® members receive. Our Certified LEAP Coaches have extensive experience in the ‘real-world’ of business and are passionate about growing and mentoring others.
Make Your Move from Manager to Leader
LEAP® is designed to transform mid-level, mid-career managers into confident, competent leaders. LEAP is…
CUSTOMIZED TO FIT YOU.
Your LEAP® year is customized to fit your growth and development needs. Using your Certified LEAP Coach, peer cohort group, Leadership 360 Survey, and regular support and reinforcement, you get what you need; when you need it. The learning sticks and it is customized for you for an entire year!
TRANSFORMATIONAL and UNIQUE.
Unlike 2-3 day, or even week-long training programs, LEAP is a 12-month, cohort-based program where you step out of your day-to-day once per month to reflect on leadership challenges and learn the skills you need to take back to the workplace.
MEASURABLE RESULTS.
With our proprietary Leadership Impact Measurement we are able to assess the actual growth in our members during their LEAP year. No other program provides anything like it. You will graduate with documented results in your growth and tangible results in your work too.
We have multiple cohorts starting each year. If you’re ready to take the LEAP® from manager to leader, apply to join a LEAP group as the first step in your journey.
A recent survey of our LEAP graduates going back as far as 2002, found that there are five things that consistently ‘stuck’ with them (years later) from their LEAP year. The most lasting or impactful ‘leadership lesson’ are:
- Managing-up; learning how to better manage ‘up’ and meet or negotiate expectations with my boss
- Learning how to flex my leadership style based on situations.
- Negotiating win/win for successful outcomes – Stop selling and start listening
- Leadership happens every day. Being a leader has more to do with my behavior than a title. I think in ‘leadership terms’ before reacting to a situation.
- Time management and Delegation are tools I am still using today.
LEAP: Leadership Acceleration Program
Do you know the difference between a leader and a manager? A manager directs, but a leader inspires. A true leader solves problems, motivates a team to perform at its best, and coaches others to reach their full potential.
The Leadership Acceleration Program (LEAP) is designed to help you make that leap. This isn’t just another training course; it’s a proven framework that gives you the confidence and competence to innovate, make powerful decisions, and lead others with purpose.
Here’s what recent graduates say has stuck with them since their LEAP year:
Managing Up: Learn how to better manage ‘up’ by confidently meeting or negotiating expectations with your boss.
Leadership Versatility: Master the ability to flex your leadership style based on any situation.
Negotiating Success: Achieve win/win outcomes by listening and understanding, not just selling your ideas.
Leadership Mindset: Adopt a true leadership behavior by thinking strategically before reacting to a situation.
Time Management & Delegation: Maximize your impact by identifying what to focus on and what to delegate.
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Make this your LEAP year!