Who are the people that hold the keys to the future of your organization? Who represents your greatest asset?

Your High Potentials! They are ready to open new doors for your company's future. Your top talent people hold the greatest potential for your organizational development, innovation and growth. High potentials are made of two top talent groups:

1. The young high-potentials are promising individuals, young in work or career experience that stand out in their abilities, talents and commitment. (Blue Belt)
2. The senior high-potentials are managers with broad experience and reference and are in line to join the senior leadership team. (Silver Belt)

These two groups represent great promise for growth and improvement of your organization's performance. Companies focused on continual innovation and differentiation invest in their high-potentials (HIPO), their future leaders. Senior management achieves the highest return on training by creating and investing in a HIPO leadership development program. Benefits for the organization include:

• Retain top talent
• Create management and leadership depth
• Cultivate a network of high achievers
• Focus on the company’s needs and future vision.
• Promote a culture of initiatives, innovation and high collaboration

Mark Sanchez – VP/ Marketing & Sales, Hewlett Packard
" Very Powerful. Organizations and companies win because of how they connect and work together. This training will empower us to work closer and to reach greater heights. I recommend this class as part of any organizational coaching curriculum."

Blue Belt development program of high potentials

Our Blue Belt program was initially developed for top talent groups in Hewlett Packard and has since been fielded in a number of organizations. The three legs of the program include:

A. A series of leadership development seminars
B. Team projects on relevant business issues
C. Mentoring with an experienced manager

The leadership development modules include:

Module 1: Leadership from the inside – create a purpose-based growth strategy
Module 2: Effective teamwork – leverage strengths and collaborate for success
Module 3: Coaching and feedback – enhance congruency and impact
Module 4: Envision the future – create your map and plan your future growth
Module 5: Personal effectiveness – generate full engagement and cultivate the 5 pathways to success
Module 6: Find your voice – speak authentically and communicate effectively
Module 7: Manage stress – reduce stress and replenish energies to harmonize your multi-tasked life
Module 8: The three pillars of trust – build relationships based in mutual respect and trust
Module 9: The five color intelligences profile – understand your multiple talents and intelligences
Module 10: Leading through coaching – optimize every effort, resource and task

Brian Campkin – Business Manager, Hewlett-Packard Canada
“A very unique teaching methodology. The interaction and immediate application of the teachings left me with the guidance and tools I need to begin delivering on this course immediately in all areas of my life. To be able to accomplish that in a 3½ day retreat is a testament to this curriculum.”

Silver Belt development program of high potentials

Our Silver Belt program has the greatest impact when done as a series of retreat style offsite meetings.

Module 1: Leadership from the inside – create a values-based strategy to live on purpose
Module 2: Adaptive leadership – master the five zones of management
Module 3: Coaching and feedback – enhance congruency and impact
Module 4: Envision the future – create your map and plan your future growth
Module 5: Personal effectiveness – harness the four levels of engagement and cultivate the five pathways to success
Module 6: Find your voice – speak authentically and communicate effectively
Module 7: Influence for results – learn the four modes of influencing
Module 8: The three pillars of trust – create a culture based in mutual respect and trust
Module 9: Leading through coaching – optimize every effort, resource and task
Module 10: Template for greatness – unleash the 3 propulsions of all great companies
Module 11: The innovation matrix – build a culture of initiative and ingenuity
Module 12: Master change – harness the steps of successful transitions

To be successful, tomorrow’s leaders need to be capable in a wide array of competencies and skills. They need to:

• Develop managerial effectiveness together with "emotional intelligence" and interpersonal skills
• Understand their business and have deep insight into the dynamics of culture in the workplace
• Cultivate professional development in harmony with their personal growth
• Generate stability, focus and clarity amid change and complex situations
• Be a source of inspiration to energize commitment and innovation

The HIPO Leadership program is a set of modular workshops, which we customize to the specific needs of your organization. The program objective is to nurture your greatest asset – to help and facilitate your top talent to realize their strengths and potential for growth and development.