In the dynamic arena of global business, the impact of leadership on organisational performance cannot be overstated. Effective leadership transcends management to inspire, challenge, and galvanise an organisation towards achieving remarkable results. It’s the fuel that powers innovation, the compass that guides strategic direction, and the bond that fosters an engaged and committed workforce.
For leaders looking to elevate their influence and effectiveness, the 90-Day Leadership Challenge offers a structured, impactful journey towards transformative leadership. This program is meticulously designed to enhance leadership behaviours and deliver measurable organisational benefits, using a blend of traditional values and innovative practices.
Overview of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge
The 90-Day Leadership Challenge is a powerful solution designed to enhance leadership capabilities within a three-month time frame. It taps into leaders’ potential through well-defined research-backed methodologies that ensure each participant not only meets but surpasses their performance targets.
The program revolves around a unique methodology of Ninety-Day Workouts and Accelerated Performance Cycles. This approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and has been honed through years of application in various blue-chip companies. By focusing on daily leadership behaviours and practical, real-world challenges, the program promises not only to refine leadership skills but also to foster a high-performing team dynamic.
Having worked with Arend for over a decade in a variety of very different circumstances, I am able to confidently testify to the impact he is likely to have on almost any organisational challenge. Arend is particularly expert in finding ways to combine a full range of benefits and in doing so, he has always left a clearly identifiable and long-lasting impact on the skills, knowledge, attitude and most impressively, the financial state of affairs of the organisations I have asked him to help me to improve.COO Shaw Trust
Tools and Techniques at the Heart of Transformation
A central feature of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge is its use of sophisticated diagnostic tools that assess and develop leadership qualities and organisational culture.
These tools include:
- Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI)
Developed by Kouzes and Posner, this tool focuses on five critical leadership practices: Modelling the Way, Inspiring a Shared Vision, Challenging the Process, Enabling Others to Act, and Encouraging the Heart. Based on feedback from managers, peers, and direct reports, this inventory helps leaders understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
- Denison's Organisational Culture Survey
The Denison Organisational Culture Survey links leadership behaviours with organisational performance metrics such as ROI and market share, giving leaders a clear picture of how their actions influence the broader corporate culture and financial success of the organisation.
- Lencioni's Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team Assessment
Based on Lencioni’s model, this assessment dives into the dynamics of team interaction, highlighting areas such as trust, conflict management, commitment, accountability, and results focus.
These instruments, and others, are pivotal in creating a customised development program that not only targets individual leader growth but also enhances collective team capabilities.
Join Arend Welmers and Karen Jones as they delve into the tools used in the 90-Day Leadership Challenge, including the Leadership Practices Inventory, Denison’s Leadership 360, and Denison’s Organisational Culture Diagnostics.
Learn more about what to expect from our 90-day leadership workshop, how it can benefit your leadership team, significantly improve your organisation’s performance and help you and your organisation achieve remarkable success.
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The Significance of Self-Awareness and Continuous Improvement
At its core, the 90-Day Challenge promotes an ethos of self-reflection and continuous enhancement. During the leadership development workshop, participants are encouraged to engage in peer-to-peer coaching, enabling a deeper understanding of their personal impact within the team and the entire organisation. Such interactions are supported by real-time feedback and collaborative review sessions, which are integral to fostering a positive work environment and cultivating a culture of accountability and mutual support.
Driving Positive Change Through Proven Frameworks
The 90-Day Leadership Challenge integrates several well-established frameworks that reinforce each other to enable substantial and observable improvements. For instance, the synergy between Kouzes and Posner’s five practices and Lencioni’s team behaviours creates a robust foundation for leaders to develop a more cohesive and empowered team.
Additionally, the programme leverages real business projects as vehicles for leadership development, providing leaders with the opportunity to apply new skills in actual business scenarios. This not only enhances learning outcomes but also contributes directly to the organisation’s strategic goals.
Measurable Benefits and Organisational Impact
Participants of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge can expect a transformative experience characterised by:
- Enhanced Leadership Capabilities: Participants in the program not only refine their leadership skills daily but also emerge with enhanced capabilities to inspire and drive their teams, significantly elevating the standard of leadership within their organisation.
- Improved Team Dynamics: By concentrating on cohesive team behaviours, the program enhances participants’ abilities to foster collaboration, trust, and communication, creating a more supportive work environment that naturally boosts team performance.
- Practical Learning Through Real Business Opportunities: The programme offers a hands-on approach, where participants can apply newly acquired skills to actual business scenarios, enhancing their learning experience and delivering immediate benefits for their organisation.
- Measurable Improvements in Leadership Effectiveness: The immediate application of insights from diagnostics and continuous feedback drastically enhances leadership behaviours.
- Economic Value Creation: By optimising leadership practices, organisations can expect to see a reduction in productivity drag, with financial gains that significantly exceed the cost of the program.
- Sustainable Change: The challenge’s structure ensures that leadership improvements are not just temporary but are embedded into the daily operations and culture of the organisation.
I lead the People & Culture function with Calibre Scientific and I hired Arend and Karen to deliver a brand-new leadership development program for our leaders. We had exceptional outcomes. We have a very complex, diverse, and highly nimble global work environment, with leaders, at many varying stages of experience and development, across multiple cultures. I was optimistic that the program outlined, by Arend and Karen, would meet the expectations of our participants. However, Arend and Karen far exceeded my expectations and the expectations of our participants, with the Leadership Challenge program! In addition, Arend and Karen are a delight to work with: They are diligent about their preparations and ensure all information/data is collected upfront; they have a magical way of connecting with everyone; they facilitate challenging discussions/content where learning is immediately put into practice and applied. I would highly recommend Ninety Days Ltd and Denison Consulting to provide leadership development for any of your teams.SVP and Chief People Officer – Calibre Scientific
Unique Features of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge
What sets the 90-Day Leadership Challenge apart is its proprietary blend of high-impact strategies:
- Accelerated Performance Cycles (APC): These cycles promote rapid capability development through intensive, real-time feedback loops and iterative learning.
- Behavioural Scoreboards: Visual tracking of leadership behaviours fosters transparency and continuous improvement.
- Peer-to-Peer Coaching: This collaborative approach ensures that participants learn from one another, leveraging collective insights and experiences.
- Evidence-Based Results: Using validated diagnostic tools ensures that improvements are based on solid data, providing clear benchmarks for progress.
- Scalability and Global Application: The program’s flexibility allows it to be effectively implemented across different geographic locations and cultural contexts, ensuring its benefits are accessible to various organisations.
Concluding Thoughts
For organisations looking to boost their growth trajectory, refine their competitive edge, or maximise their current resources, the 90-Day Leadership Challenge offers a proven, impactful solution. By reshaping leadership behaviours, it lays a solid foundation for sustained organisational success.
The 90-Day Leadership Challenge goes beyond a training program; it’s a transformative experience that equips leaders with the tools, knowledge and hands-on learning needed to excel in leadership.
For CEOs, directors, HR professionals, and other top executives, investing in this program means committing to a proven pathway that enhances leadership effectiveness and drives substantial organisational transformation.
In an age where leadership is key to staying in the market, the 90-Day Leadership Challenge presents a clear and methodical approach to nurturing leaders who are not only competent managers but also inspiring visionaries capable of guiding their organisations towards greater success.
Embrace the game-changing potential of leadership through the 90-Day Leadership Challenge. Witness your organisation soar to new levels of performance and accomplishment.
Contact us if you would like to:
- Find out more about our 90-Day Leadership Challenge.
- Learn how we can help sharpen your competitive edge and accelerate growth.
- Learn how we can help you foster a high-performance culture and achieve long-term success.
- Ask us any questions that relate to specific challenges you or your organisation may have.
