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We help people and businesses who are truly engaged in the learning and practice of leadership. 

L&D and HR departments

We work closely with Leadership and HR specialists to help boost their leadership programmes and get the most from their employees.
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Leaders and managers

We work with leaders and managers at all levels, offering expert tools and resources to help support and improve their leadership capabilities,
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Aspiring leaders

We help people at the start of their leadership journey e.g. students, recent graduates or new managers, to support them in their career progression. 
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The authoritative voice in a community of global leaders.

Experts

Since 1947 we have carried out extensive research into the knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviours and values of great leadership. We use our expertise to continually raise standards and to help others develop and grow.  

We are the leaders in leadership.

Thought leaders

Our expertise enables us to shape leadership thinking and influence others. We are partners of the prestigious Drucker Forum and frequently provide comment for high profile publishers on key leadership and management issues and trends.

Inspiring great leadership. Everywhere.

Innovators

Always cutting-edge, high quality and engaging. Our learning resources and programmes break the mould.

We integrate real conversation into our core products and services as part of our innovative approach to leadership development. 

 

The values we stand by.

Authenticity

I behave with integrity and stay true to my values. I inspire trust by acting ethically and by challenging others to do so.

Vision

I look ahead, take risks and innovate. I am courageous and ready to face the future.

Ownership

I'm responsible, use my initiative, am decisive, abstain from blame, critically reflect on my role and am always learning.

Achievement

I'm clear about my purpose and targets. I'll stretch myself and others. I'm adaptable and work for long-term impact.

Collaboration

I seek to work effectively with others and to be easy to work with. I'm socially sensitive and embrace differences.


There are many sides to a leader. We cover them all.

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