Take your talent to the next level, affordably and scalably.

We are now accepting applications for 2024.

The Truth

We all want adaptable and agile businesses. But FIRST we need adaptable and agile people.

The Challenge

So, how do you cultivate the mindsets, skills and capabilities required for the rapidly-changing future while continuing to lead the business?

The Solution

The EDGE: A done-for-you learning journey built around your team’s busy schedule that drives behaviour change, improves performance and enhances impact.

The Truth

We all want adaptable and agile businesses. But FIRST we need adaptable and agile people.

The Challenge

So, how do you cultivate the mindsets, skills and capabilities required for the rapidly-changing future while continuing to lead the business?

The Solution

The EDGE: A done-for-you learning journey built around your team’s busy schedule that drives behaviour change, improves performance and enhances impact.

What Is The EDGE?

A 10 session programme that empowers people to take control of their own development. The EDGE creates the accountability and community to make growth happen based on four levers of development:

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The Programme

The EDGE is a carefully curated development journey delivered by a dynamic line up of facilitators. Join us each month for a two hour live interactive training session designed by experts in their fields. Learn to communicate from an ex-hostage negotiator and how to handle stress from a world-record adventurer. Full bios are available in our programme download.

Meet The Trainers

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Aldo Kane

Former Royal Marines Commando Sniper

Taduki

Tendayi Viki

Innovation Consultant

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Jodie Rogers

Leadership & Mental Fitness Expert

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Dr. David Wilkinson

Ambiguity and Uncertainty Expert

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Bobby Bovell

Inclusive Leadership Consultant

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Nicky Perfect

Former Hostage Negotiator & Communications Trainer

Andy

Andy Lopata

Professional Relationship Strategist

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Des Christofi

Executive Coach & Facilitator

The EDGE Sharpens Teams and Leaders

Continuous Development

Unlike one-on-one solutions that lose impact over time, The EDGE offers ongoing guidance and access to a community of coaches and experts.

Measurable Gains

Practice makes perfect, not theory. The EDGE delivers hands-on training that will increase your team’s impact within the first 4 weeks.

Designed for Impact

Intentionally curated by experts to include the core skill sets needed for any emerging leader to thrive in 2023.

A ‘done for you’ solution focused on mindset, agility, influence and impact

A license based, scalable solution for your organisations needs and budget

Delivered via monthly interactive and action focused live webinar sessions delivered am and pm to cover time zones

High impact and cost effective, with no need for time out of the office

A community model where your people expand their networks, learn from others and increase thought diversity.

Provides you with improved engagement, retention and performance, across your global workforce

Benefits for teams

  • Precise understanding of where they can ‘step up’ and the practical tools and skills to do so
  • Heightened adaptability and confidence in the face of change, challenge and uncertainty
  • Clarity on where to focus energy and resources especially during times of heightened pressure and stress
  • Advanced interpersonal skills for greater effectiveness in achieving their agenda
  • Increased impact in the business
  • Accountability for their progress on actively enhancing and improving their performance

Benefits for leaders

  • 2-5 hrs of time back per week due to fewer requests for 1 to 1’s
  • A more independent, influential team who need support only on the big stuff
  • Focused people who manage themselves and their time, bringing you decisions rather than open questions
  • Creative problem solvers who can reframe setbacks into opportunities to always move projects forward
  • A team that is more productive and self-regulating under pressure
  • Peace of mind that your team are getting the support to become better business leaders
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Programme Accreditation

The Institue of Leadership and Management has recognised The EDGE as a worthy and engaging programme for developing leaders. This accreditation means that upon completion of our programme, qualifying participants will receive a certificate and MinstLM credentials.

What participants say

'I feel grateful for this opportunity. I wish many people around me would have the same chance to stop and develop these valuable skills and behaviors. I think it is a training that had a direct and deep impact on me direct and deep impact on me.'

'I enjoy the EDGE program. I love that everyone shows up, focused and motivated to participate fully. I am always multi-tasking, so it is great to have the support to stop everything for 2 hours and work on growth for myself.'

'The courses are imaginative and engaging and they have definitely changed my perspective on a lot of ways that I work.'

''I LOVE this program. The perspective, tools and practice I've learned from the sessions and The pre-work have massively helped me and are likely partially responsible for preventing from already leaving my organization.'

Measurable results – the EDGE 2022 cohort

Sample: All participants

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Have improved performance at work
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Cultivated more confidence
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Would recommend to friend or colleague
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Believe it was worth the investment

Participants in companies not going through major restructures in 2022

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Have improved performance at work
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Cultivated more confidence
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Would recommend to friend or colleague
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Believe it was worth the investment

Results from the Edge 2022

Ability to self-direct and be accountable

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Ease of navigating uncertainty

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Confidence in critical thinking

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Ability to prioritise and defend focus

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Skill in managing stress & performance

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Participant functions

Marketing

Communications

Legal

HR

Insights

Media

Supply Chain

R&D

Engineering

IT

Sales

Operations

Field Services

Logistics

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The world around us is changing at an incredible speed. We know businesses need to upskill their people quickly, affordably, and at scale.

Therefore, we've deliberately designed The EDGE to be high impact low cost.

Be one of the first founding members at this entry price point for our inaugural year as prices will increase over time.

Who is this course for?

Managers & Executives

who want to take their leadership to the next level

Marketers

who want to expand their influence and impact through the business

Support Functions

who want to enhance their business partnering skills and learn to lead

L & D and HR Professionals

who want to be at the forefront of leadership development

Are you a senior leader that is seriously tempted to join The EDGE? Get in touch. We have thought of you too and have something with you in mind.

Who is this course for?

Managers & Executives

who want to take their leadership to the next level

Marketers

who want to expand their influence and impact through the business

Support Functions

who want to enhance their business partnering skills and learn to lead

L & D and HR Professionals

who want to be at the forefront of leadership development

Are you a senior leader that is seriously tempted to join The EDGE? Get in touch. We have thought of you too and have something with you in mind.

FAQ

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