Lessons from the best selling book
by James Kouzes and Barry Posner

Here's something we've observed… Within every industry sector there are a small group of companies that consistently outperform their competition.

Better processes or systems? Not necessarily. Low cost producer? Rarely the case. In fact, based on our survey of more than 3000 leaders, the Leadership Challenge identifies five fundamental practices of exemplary leadership. It is these attributes that the most successful companies have in common.

We would like to share those with you.

Most companies have many talented individuals. Unfortunately, while their technical capabilities may be superb, these very same people's ability to work well with others, provide direction, or accept constructive criticism, leaves significant room for improvement. Since 1987 the Leadership Challenge has provided sound advice to corporate leaders and entrepreneurs, to managers and employees and to aspiring leaders in retail, manufacturing, government, community, church and school settings.

During the past 30 years we've learned a lot about what works and what hinders an organization's ability to accomplish it's most important strategic goals.

Our experience with companies including Broadcast Australia, Ogilvy Worldwide Public Relations, BOS International (Bank of Scotland), 3 Mobile, SAI Global, Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd, Nutrimetics, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, AstraZeneca, and Judicial College of Victoria, provides a convincing roadmap that leaders in all industries can follow.

Clients engage us because we have a unique perspective and understanding on how ordinary people achieve individual leadership standards of excellence. Although the goal of an aligned and committed workforce may sometimes appear as the "holy grail" of leadership, we firmly believe that it is obtainable by any company, regardless of size or industry.

If you face significant leadership challenges as a results of a merger or acquisition…or are facing the implementing of new strategic initiatives…or focusing on driving your company to higher levels of overall performance, we are sure that you will find helpful ideas in our mini-course.

Learn more about how individuals
are achieving top tier results.

• Does the example set by senior leadership really make that much of a difference? Here's the definitive answer based on an analysis of 950,000 assessments.
  
  
• The major concern about most leadership training is that the benefits dissipate dramatically once the class is over. This is the key factor that will ensure your investment is not wasted.
  
  
• According to a recent Harvard Business Review article leadership is far more than just a set of conscious behaviors. Learn the key components that are necessary to inspire others to be more effective.
  
  
• Much has been written about what separates managers from leaders. Interestingly, the most common assumptions fail to capture this key element.
  
  
• Creating a "compelling vision of a desire outcome" is one trait many leaders share. Learn how to actually create that vision amid the demands of day-to-day activities.
  
  
• How to gain commitment through proactively examining external factors others ignore.
  
  
• What leading organizations are doing to develop proactive leaders.
  
  
• What a landmark PriceWaterhouseCoopers Study showed about building trust and innovation.
  
  
• These 6 discussion topics are highly effective for creating an open dialogue and gaining commitment from employees.
  
  
• What types of encouragement do your employees most need? The answer may surprise you.
  
  
• Strategies for enhancing your one-on-one effectiveness with those within (and outside) your span of control.
  
  
• And much more…
  
  

Clients report that our leadership approach creates a longer lasting, more results based and positive change in both individuals and teams.

Our unique Leadership Challenge model equips leaders with a unique level of self-awareness that improves communication and interpersonal skills.

Using the world's most researched measurement instrument we are uniquely able of gauge how leaders are performing across a global standard and pinpoint exactly where your leadership needs to improve. Based on our diagnostic tools we engage senior leaders in robust and creative dialogues with the end result being harmony, unity and an inspired leadership team.

We invite you to learn more about the steps that your peer companies in services, technology and finance are taking to eliminate negative behaviors and create the environment and leadership that supports your business initiatives.