Successful organisations invariably invest heavily in developing their leaders. At Full Circle our methodology is based upon twenty five years of designing and implementing numerous leadership development strategies and programs for our clients. Out methodology is based on the recognition that our approach needs to reflect the current and future needs of our client combined with the application of adult learning principles.
Step 1: Keep current with Best Practice (ongoing)
- Research the literature about leadership effectiveness
- Conduct our own research using our extensive database of outstanding leaders
- Ensure our consultants are leading edge practioners
- Identify industry challenges, issues and benchmarks
Step 2- Understand client needs
- Review leadership development history and client’s current situation/issues
- Interview key stakeholders
- Conduct needs analysis and skills audit against desired competencies/capabilities
- Consult existing client data, e.g. staff surveys, 360 degree feedbac, etc.
Step 3 – Plan the appropriate strategy
- Clarify key projective objectives and “Leadership Ambition”
- Define target audience and project scope
- Establish links to existing organisational systems, e.g. performance management, competency or capability frameworks
- Develop the project plan and timelines
Step 4 – Design the program
- Design communications and key messages
- Design the program content
- Pilot the program and make refinements
- Produce materials
Step 5 – Conduct the program
- Interview or brief participants
- Conduct program based on adult learning principles and action learning
- Ensure transfer of learning to the workplace
- Provide ongoing support
Step 6 – Evaluate impact
- Design evaluation study and survey items
- Conduct evaluation survey
- Provide client with evaluation report identifying program enhancements
- Follow up with participants to track ongoing learning transfer
