OXYGY collaborated with a global conglomerate to redefine their annual executive leadership development program. The initiative focused on identifying and nurturing future board-level candidates while enabling agile leadership in response to dynamic markets. By designing a holistic, engaging program, OXYGY empowered high-potential leaders to expand their understanding of corporate strategy, global communication, and decision-making in volatile environments.
Challenge
Succession planning posed a critical challenge for the client, as they struggled to identify and groom candidates ready to step into future board-level roles. Adding to this complexity was the necessity to foster a corporate perspective that could bridge silos across global regions, while simultaneously breaking free from a conservative company culture. Operating in volatile and fast-evolving markets demanded a bold transformation – one that would build a pipeline of leaders capable of navigating uncertainty with agility, innovation, and global connectivity. Recognizing this urgent need, OXYGY was called upon to reimagine the leadership development program, crafting a forward-thinking framework designed to equip leaders with the tools and perspectives to meet modern challenges head-on.
Implementation
OXYGY undertook a comprehensive approach to designing the leadership program. The first step was to gather deep insights through extensive interviews and surveys, capturing the Voice-of-the-Executives (VOE) and aligning strategy with leadership training priorities. This provided the foundation for an inventory of existing leadership development programs, highlighting strengths, redundancies, and opportunities for enhancement.
Recruiting expert trainers and executive support, OXYGY curated and tailored agendas and entire course materials for each session, ensuring a balance between global relevance and local specificity. A meticulous design process followed, incorporating candidate identification, recruitment, and tailored assessment tools to match the program’s high ambitions.
The program was built around a multi-phase journey, starting with the fundamentals of executive leadership and culminating in demonstrable growth through final presentations. Participants were exposed to cutting-edge business challenges, global communication strategies, and decision-making frameworks. Each session was designed to build upon the last, fostering continuous learning and skill application.
Achievements
The reimagined leadership development program crafted a compelling narrative, seamlessly guiding participants through each session while maintaining a clear and transparent progression. This dynamic approach deepened their understanding of corporate portfolios and empowered them to forge meaningful and expansive professional networks. As they delved into the complexities of global communication and high-stakes decision-making, participants gained the confidence and insights needed to excel in volatile business environments.
Immersed in the latest industry advancements and key business considerations, participants emerged as visionary leaders, ready to spearhead innovation and drive agility across their organizations. The program’s transformative impact reshaped the client’s leadership pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of board-ready talent equipped to navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving global market.
Voices from the project
I have an engineering background but have a strong appreciation for the critical importance of people and leadership development. It was fulfilling to bring my design mindset to help align the structure and operations of this program with the strategic goals of the corporate officers and the growth needs of their future leaders.
Designing and delivering a course that allowed all participants, each bringing different perspectives from different countries and subsidiaries, to fully engage and learn was challenging. However, seeing them unite as one team and confidently challenge leadership in their final presentation gave me a true sense of accomplishment.
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