Who do you call when you want to develop leadership skills?

As a company grows the number of people in leadership positions also grows. This allows individuals with different skill sets to lead a specific aspect of the business. However, as with any team the potential for miscommunication, personality clash, missed opportunity and poor productivity can also increase. The need to learn how to work together to maximise individual and collective skills and to set the tone for organisational growth is vital for every leadership team as it sets a solid foundation from which to grow.

We are often asked to come in and help companies that want to support their leadership team to take ownership, responsibility and understand the impact of their behaviours on organisational potential. By doing this they can more effectively drive the strategic goals of the company forward.

It can be a minefield for organisations wishing to invest in their leadership in deciphering which provider to use, which toolkit to use and what budget to set. We all know the questions you will be asking here:

What do we need to do?
Who can support us?
How long will it take?
Do the team have to attend courses?
How do we measure success?

Choosing the right service provider can be very difficult as there are so many consultancies offering services for developing people, enhancing leadership skills and improving organisational performance. In addition there are a multitude of expensive leadership-training courses that people can attend.

We at Penny Strutton Ltd want to take away the stress out of choosing the right service provider and below have outlined the way we have helped companies that have faced the same dilemma, make their decision.

The first step is simple, we will come and meet with you and find out more about the business, your strategic goals and most importantly the people. We gain an understanding of what you need and if we can help you we will explain the next steps. However if we recognise the need for another specialist we will make suggestions of whom you can use instead. It’s very important to us that that you get the right solution for your business.
There are so many tools used by Organisational Development Consultants that it’s hard to know whether these will work for you. You will have taken psychometric tests at some point in your career but you may not be sure how this has really made a difference to you. We use Lumina Learning psychometric tests, which really help Leaders understand themselves and their teams better. To help you understand the benefits of this we offer a taster session where you can try out a test and get a complimentary 90-minute consultation to truly give you insight into what it can do for you.
You will start to see the benefits of working with us at this stage and we will understand you and your needs better. We will therefore pull together a very bespoke programme for your company, which outlines the developmental journey for you and the team. We will be clear about both financial commitment and the time required to support you fully.

We know finding the right provider can be tough but we hope this has helped explain how we work and how we can tackle some of the uncertainty you will be facing before you start this journey. And remember,

Because we come in-house to support you and your team we learn quickly the dynamics and culture of the company. This helps us to tackle any issues that need addressing as we work together.

The support we give you has a long lasting effect, as we believe in helping you to be self-sustaining; we want to create a culture that continues to grow and sustain itself once you have completed the programme.

So, whether you are a small business, company or in the third sector, we can come in and help you to develop your leadership skills. Give us a call on 0115 880 098 or email penny@pennystrutton.co.uk