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Empower people leaders to meet the moment, navigate organizational change, and drive distinctive performance
People Leadership Edge is a 12-week learning program comprising immersive, expert-led virtual sessions, live peer group discussions, real-world practice, and an optional self-paced digital module for all people leaders.
Program participants gain

A deeper understanding of the disruptive forces reshaping organizations and the strategies necessary to lead teams through change

Practical leadership behaviors to effectively navigate and manage complex team dynamics

A personalized outside-in assessment of leadership behaviors (LB360), with opportunities to review results and action-plan with an executive coach

A clear action plan to apply new behaviors at scale

Designed for people leaders who…
- Manage direct reports
- Oversee project teams or initiatives
- Apply cultural norms
- Are grounded in performance management fundamentals
Team dynamics are radically changing. People leaders need to be ready.
Learning journey
VIRTUAL SESSIONS

Session 1
Authentic self leadership
Explore how AI, automation, and geopolitical changes are transforming your organization. Define a vision to guide your teams and practice inclusive leadership to harness the full strength and capability of your team

Session 2
Innovation and performance
Explore the possibilities of human and AI interactions, learn the leadership behaviors required to inclusively navigate complex human and technology team dynamics, and discuss how to optimize ways of working

Session 3
Deep dive into LB360
Interpret your Leadership Behavior 360 (LB360) survey results, connect them to your vision and ways of working learnings to turn insights into an actionable plan

Session 4
Closing and next steps
Reflect on your journey and explore opportunities to “make it stick” throughout your organization
How we engage

LB360
Before-and-after surveys mapped to leadership competencies with personalized results

Challenges
Tailored examples to apply the concepts

Leadership Peer Boards
(Optional) Peer-led sessions to review concepts and challenges

Live Sessions
Expert-led sessions on critical leadership topics
Get a head start

Elect a Program Champion
Organizational support is key to the program success—you will need a Program Champion to lead collaboration and incorporate People Leadership Edge into current talent strategy.

Prepare for enrollment
Each organization has a different learning and talent strategy—begin to think how you will approach participant nomination and enrollment.

Support
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