Case Studies

Engaged as the design architect for a large professional services  organization, Neil created an innovative and multi-dimensional leadership development experience to  intentionally invest in the growth of future partners. This program is a 3 year journey, comprising off-site development, leadership projects, assessments and coaching. Structured around the firm’s strategic drivers and values, the program focuses on the critical dimensions of importance to the firm’s present and future leaders. Led by business leaders, with a blend of internal and external expertise, this program has been lauded as a critical element in the future success of the company. Neil designed the program elements, collaborating with a small team, and led the design execution of the program. Blending appropriate  assessments to provide personal insight, challenging participants to deliver key organizational challenges, and stimulating development through subject matter experts with critical engagement, have all been key components to this program.  This is a flagship program which is at the forefront of professional services development.

Designed and program managed multi-phase leadership development program for N. American energy company. Coordinated design of content with external vendors, internal leaders and SME’s. Ensured clear application of learning as well as stimulating content. Program managed multiple programs across USA and Canada. Designed executive development program in partnership with leading university business school. This program contained a balance of high academic value content as well as practical business leadership content.

Led business change program and designed leadership development initiatives to enable leading Waste Management company to achieve its ambitious growth targets. Designed and facilitated high profile leadership conference for CEO and Board to launch change program. Coached Board of 6 members and senior leadership of 60, within an organization of 2,500 employees. Delivered ‘leadership excellence’ program, ‘high performing teams’ program, mentoring program, and revised performance management system to integrate talent management and organization values. Designed management coaching tools, profiled leadership team using various psychometric tools, and coached leaders to deliver concise development plans.

Requested by the VP Business Operations & HR of a global defense company to overhaul the leadership, learning and performance management infrastructure of a Middle Eastern region of the company. Neil led a number of work-streams to consult on, design and implement transformational strategy for capability development processes. This included the re-design of a high potential leadership program designed to objectively assess and develop leaders from the indigenous population. Built complete Learning & Development infrastructure based around business needs and established effective contractual/operational role of outsourced training partners as well as establish the L&D team. Organization of 5,000 employees with annual L&D budget of $10m.

Designed and implemented the Learning & Development infrastructure for a global FMCG company in 100 countries for 120,000 employees to outsource and transform the way that HR services were accessed. Designed curriculum and outsourced 120 blended training programs as design authority and quality assurer, engaged global suppliers to deliver multi-language solutions  including e-learning.