Revitalizing a State-Wide Leadership Development Program

Overview

The client partnered with Thrivence to revamp and execute a leadership development program designed to elevate mid-career professionals in the engineering sector. Over five months, Thrivence delivered a customized program that significantly enhanced the leadership capabilities of participants, fostering stronger connections across the engineering community in Tennessee.

The Ask

The client faced the challenge of consistently providing a high-caliber leadership development program to its members. The organization needed a trusted partner to lead this initiative effectively, especially after the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which halted in-person programs for two years.

Solutions

Thrivence was selected to take full responsibility for planning and executing the leadership program. The approach included:

• Enhancing existing program content, speakers, processes, and agendas.
• Conducting participant surveys and one-on-one discussions to ensure customization.
• Building each session based on feedback and assessments to address specific leadership and engineering challenges.
• Integrating engineering and leadership concepts to create a holistic development experience.

Results

The program received an average score of 9 out of 10 from participants. The client benefited from:

• A highly rated and impactful leadership development program.
• Strengthened relationships and networking opportunities among participants and Thrivence.
• A seamless and efficient program delivery with minimal oversight required from the client.
• Positive feedback from participants and their managers, highlighting the program’s value and effectiveness.

Key Takeaways

• Customization: Tailoring program content based on participant feedback and assessments ensured relevance and effectiveness.
• Trust: Thrivence’s trusted relationship with the client allowed for a seamless and efficient program delivery.
• High Ratings: The program’s high participant ratings underscore its success and impact.
• Networking: The initiative fostered valuable connections and relationships within the engineering community.
• Post-COVID Revival: Thrivence successfully revitalized the in-person leadership development program after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.