Multi-module Leadership Journeys

‘Multi-modular’ has become the preferred programme delivery format for many of our clients as it’s proved to be highly effective in delivering the dual objectives of leadership development and business value. We have run versions of multi-modular programmes since 2001 across Europe, North America and Asia-Pac.

Every programme is built on our proven content and delivery approach and we regularly update content to take into account the latest research and areas of leadership focus . But every programme is also tailored to reflect the unique context and learning goals of the client we are working with. This combination of our experience, an eye to the latest research and tailoring to client context ensures the delegates have the benefit of a coherent and relevant learning experience.

An example multi-modular business and leadership development journey: “Making a Difference” (MAD) – A business journey and a leadership journey over 9 months for 12 participants.

The following example is aimed at high potential mid-level managers in a multi-division, multi-site manufacturing company supplying components to complex organisations in highly competitive marketplaces. With this context, this programme specifically includes content to help delegates work effectively with ‘at a distance’ colleagues and spends time on ‘knowing clients needs’ better than competitors

Below we’ve provided more detail of the content and stakeholders at each stage in the journey. We’ve provided this to give a sense of both the thinking that goes into programme development and the attention that goes into creating great delegate experiences through programme design.

Programme Planning and Co-creation

Establish business, cultural and behavioural learning objectives
Select participants
Identify business projects to meet learning and business development goals
Assign participants to projects and assign project sponsors from senior team
Identify Programme Sponsor to runs internal participant sessions between and after learning modules

Programme delivery

Kick off Meeting

Introduction by executive board member (CEO, President or MD)
Overview of the programme and pre-programme activities
Question and answer session
Project group briefings by the project sponsor
Initial project scoping and management protocol setting by participants

Module One (three days off-site)

Active learning of leadership behaviours and models applied to everyday business issues
Q&A with senior business leader
Feedback solicited from participants and OPDC consultants

Internal session led by project sponsor: Embed learning and review project progress

Module Two (three days offsite)

Active learning of leadership behaviours and models applied to everyday business issues
Q&A with senior business leader
Feedback solicited from participants and OPDC consultants

Two further internal sessions led by project sponsor: Embed learning and review project progress

Programme Graduation (nine months after launch)

Morning (attended by participants)

Review of content, learning and leadership goals
Preparation of final presentations

Afternoon (participants joined by sponsors, managers, programme alumni and members of senior leadership team)

Participants each present a review of learning achieved, personal value of programme content and application to business, progress on personal goals, plans to stretch leadership in the year ahead
Project teams present the outcomes of each project focusing on value to the business
Feedback on presentations from attendees
Award of certificates of participation by the CEO, President or MD

Post graduation activity

Post graduation, the learning journey continues as projects are continued and through alumni communications and regular refresher activities. In these, models and behaviours learned in the programme are discussed and ‘re-taught’ by alumni.

The above example summarises just one execution of our multi-modular leadership and business improvement journey. For more information on how programmes are created to meet each business need or to discuss how we could create a leadership and business development programme for your business please contact us

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At Graduation today the participants are much more excited and engaged in moving the business forward and are making an impact. Individually, every participant stated this was the best leadership training they have received in their careers and they are committed to stay linked as a team and to practice what they have learned.

ROI achieved: Project 1: 11% reduction in inventory Project 2: $50k saving year on year from a shift to paperless working Project 3: Enhanced functionality features linked to ERP, now working to use the tools across multiple sites.
Steve Tyler, VP, Engagement Assessment Services, CGI
The structure of MAD that we have created with the OPDC team allows cross site, cross functional application of the learning on real business issues and delivery of three essential business improvement projects.

Whilst initially daunting as to how additional time can be inserted into already overcommitted schedules, MAD is not “time out training” but quality time focused on business issues, whilst developing leadership skills to address these. MAD has been universally praised by all those who have completed the courses.

We see Making a Difference as a key differentiator in our ability to support the development of our high potential employees.

ROI achieved: As just one example from 3 projects runs by the last MAD group, the revenue we gained through disposal of inventory and plant related to legacy products alone more than covered the costs of the programme for the 12 delegates.
Mike Clayton, MD, Ultra Precision Control Systems