Overview

Leadership is not a title—it’s a capability that must be developed, refined, and reinforced over time. Organizations that invest in structured leadership development see stronger engagement, better decision-making, and more effective execution at every level. Lodestone’s Group Leadership Development programs are designed to build practical leadership skills that directly impact business performance and team effectiveness.

Our offerings include:

LEAD™

A year-long, high-impact leadership acceleration program for high-potential employees

Leadership Essentials Workshops

Focused, hands-on training for extended management teams

Bespoke Training & Development

Custom-built programs tailored to company values, strategy, and team needs

For Leaders At All Levels

Each program is built on real-world application, interactive learning, and business-driven outcomes, ensuring that leaders at all levels develop the skills they need to drive long-term success.

LEAD™: A One-Year Accelerated Leadership Program

LEAD™ is Lodestone’s flagship leadership development program, designed for high-potential employees who are preparing to take on greater leadership responsibilities. Over the course of a year, participants engage in monthly development experiences that blend coaching, group learning, and business application projects.

Program Structure:

  • Project Management & Leadership Input:
    • A dedicated Lodestone Project Manager oversees program execution, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment with company strategy.
    • Leadership interviews with key stakeholders help identify business challenges that participants can address as part of their development.
  • Individual Preparation & Assessment:
    • Each participant completes a Leadership Inventory assessment and a one-hour business simulation to establish a baseline for leadership development.
  • Monthly Development Touchpoints:
    • Quarterly Group Trainings: Instructor-led, interactive sessions on core leadership topics such as Leading People, Prioritization, Strategy Execution, and Decision-Making.
    • Cohort Coaching: Small group coaching focused on peer mentorship, leadership application, and development tracking.
    • Individual Executive Coaching: One-on-one coaching sessions each quarter, with on-demand access for real-time leadership guidance.
  • Action Learning Project:
    • Participants collaborate on a high-impact business initiative, selected based on company priorities, to solve a real organizational challenge.
    • The project culminates in a formal presentation to executive leadership, providing a tangible business outcome alongside leadership growth.
  • Graduation & Leadership Showcase:
    • At the end of the year, participants present their Action Learning Project findings, reflect on their leadership growth, and receive recognition from executive leadership.

LEAD™ ensures that participants don’t just develop leadership skills—they actively apply them to deliver meaningful business impact.

Leadership Essentials Workshops: Building Core Management Capabilities

While high-potential leaders require acceleration, extended management teams need foundational leadership skills to manage teams effectively. Lodestone’s Leadership Essentials Workshops provide targeted development for mid-level leaders and managers.

Workshop Structure

  • Two intensive, interactive full-day workshops over a two-month period.
  • Topics are tailored to company needs but often include:
    • Leading vs. Managing: Understanding leadership identity and managerial impact.
    • Managing Team Energy & Engagement: Developing leadership presence and resilience.
    • Giving and Receiving Performance Feedback: Building a culture of accountability and development.
    • Hiring & Firing Best Practices: Ensuring the right talent fit for long-term success.
  • Application-Driven Learning:
    • Participants work on real company challenges rather than generic case studies.
    • Discussions are highly interactive, with a focus on practical tools and strategies for immediate use.
  • Business-Driven Outcomes:
    • The program is designed to increase manager effectiveness, drive team engagement, and strengthen leadership pipelines.

These workshops help bridge the gap between technical expertise and leadership effectiveness, ensuring managers develop the confidence and skills needed to lead their teams successfully.

Bespoke Training & Development: Custom Solutions for Leadership Growth

For organizations looking to align leadership development with specific strategic initiatives, Lodestone offers Bespoke Training & Development programs.

Customized Training Approach

  • Vision & Values Alignment:
    • Leadership teams work through company vision and values, either establishing them for the first time or operationalizing them for behavioral integration.
    • The process includes pre-session leadership interviews to understand existing alignment and areas of focus.
  • Executive Team Development Sessions:
    • Half-day strategic workshops focusing on critical leadership challenges, such as:
      • Building Team Trust & Alignment
      • Deep-Dive Strategy Execution Sessions
      • Leadership Communication & Decision-Making Best Practices
  • Practical Leadership Implementation:
    • The sessions are hands-on and action-oriented, ensuring leaders walk away with practical tools for improving their effectiveness immediately.

Each Bespoke Training program is tailored to organizational needs, leadership team dynamics, and long-term business goals.

Case Study

This client first engaged Lodestone’s team for help with dysfunctional executive teams. After a couple iterations of putting out fires, they realized the value of engaging Lodestone sooner– in due diligence to minimize the risk of acquiring what seems like a good investment, only to realize the executive team needed to be wholly changed out if the deal were going to make sense.

Why Choose Lodestone?

Integrated, Multi-Layered Development: Programs like LEAD™ and Leadership Essentials ensure that development occurs at all levels of leadership.

    • Hands-On, Business-Focused Learning: Every component of our programs is grounded in real-world business challenges, ensuring that leadership growth translates to tangible impact.
    • Scientifically Validated Assessments: We use the gold standard of Leadership Assessments and business simulations to provide objective insights into leadership strengths and opportunities.
    • Structured Yet Flexible: From year-long leadership acceleration to short, high-impact workshops, our solutions are designed to fit your company’s unique leadership needs.

Investing in Leadership at Every Level

Developing strong leaders isn’t a one-time event—it’s an ongoing process of learning, application, and refinement.

Lodestone’s Group Leadership Development programs provide a structured yet adaptable framework for leadership growth, ensuring that organizations develop the leaders they need to navigate complexity, drive performance, and create long-term business success.

By combining assessments, coaching, strategic workshops, and hands-on business projects, we ensure that leadership development translates into real-world impact.

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