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Developing Front-Line Leaders
Client: Global E-Commerce and Retail Company
Background:
The company wanted to invest in its current front-line leaders to equip them to lead cohesive, impact-driven teams.
Solution:
Vaishali developed a tailored program consisting of a 6 week Conscious Leadership series. The program included the following components:
Topics tied to data: Vaishali collaborated with the client to review engagement survey results and a pre-session assessment, crafting an impactful learning journey. This comprehensive program covered topics such as communication styles, navigating difficult conversations, and language alignment within team dynamics. In each module, learners explored their own tendencies, fostering empathy and awareness regarding their strengths and areas where they may require support.
Leader Involvement: To create a community learning environment, Vaishali met and worked with the leaders of the learners going through the program. These leaders could then coach and support their learners to ensure learning behavior change and support.
Coaching Hours: Vaishali held regular coaching hours to provide individualized assistance to program participants.
Peer Learning: To facilitate peer learning, participants engaged in small group discussions. These discussions allowed leaders to share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for leading their teams. They worked together to develop the mindset and language necessary for productive conversations.
Results:
The program's impact was substantial and measurable:
100% of the participants reported increased confidence in leading their teams.
The leaders of the learners reported noticeable changes in how the learners were providing feedback, coaching and driving accountability on their teams.
The program will continue for additional cohorts in 2024.
Enhancing Trust and Team Cohesion
Client: Global SaaS-Based HR Tech Company
Background:
The Chief Information Security Officer of a global HR-tech company wanted to increase the level of cohesion on the team in a post-covid environment. He hired Vaishali to deliver a session on the behaviors that drive team cohesion to his executive team at their first in-person off-site.
Solution:
Vaishali developed a tailored program consisting of a 3-part series focused on team cohesion and trust-building. The program included the following components:
Research on the Impact of High-Trust Teams: Vaishali began by presenting the research and data that underscored the critical role of trust within teams. They emphasized how high-trust teams tend to perform better and achieve superior outcomes.
Experiential Exercises for Accountability: The program incorporated practical exercises to help leaders understand and practice accountability within their teams. These exercises aimed to foster a sense of responsibility among participants.
Benefits of Healthy Conflict: Leaders received insights into the benefits of healthy conflict within teams. Vaishali explained how constructive disagreements can lead to improved decision-making and innovative solutions. They highlighted the importance of maintaining a balance between trust and conflict.
Small Group Discussions: To facilitate peer learning, participants engage in small group discussions. These discussions allowed leaders to share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for embracing healthy conflict within their teams. They worked together to develop the mindset and language necessary for productive conversations.
Results:
The program's impact was substantial and measurable:
90% of the participants reported increased confidence in having trust-based conversations with their direct reports.
Trust within teams improved, resulting in more open and transparent communication.
Leaders demonstrated a higher level of accountability in their roles.
Teams began to embrace healthy conflict, leading to more innovative problem-solving and decision-making processes.
“A special thank you to our remarkable guest speaker, Vaishali Jadhav for sharing her valuable knowledge and insights at our Women of DuraServ event today! We appreciate you sharing your brilliance with us!”
Katy Chandler, Vice-President of Talent Management, DuraServe