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Leadership development that drives real change
Leadership development that drives real change
Kielder offers a comprehensive range of leadership development services, each grounded in our evidence-based methodology and tailored to your specific context and objectives.
Whether you’re developing individual executives, building organisational leadership capability, or transforming team performance, our approach ensures assessment translates into sustained behavioural change.
Kielder offers a comprehensive range of leadership development services, each grounded in our evidence-based methodology and tailored to your specific context and objectives.
Whether you’re developing individual executives, building organisational leadership capability, or transforming team performance, our approach ensures assessment translates into sustained behavioural change.
We provide leadership development services for:
We provide leadership development services for:
We're committed to quality
Regardless of which service you choose, you can expect:
Evidence-based methodology grounded in research and refined through practice
Tailored design specific to your context, not off-the-shelf programmes
Assessment with action ensuring insights translate to behavioural change
Practical application that's focused on real leadership challenges, not theoretical exercises
Sustained support providing ongoing development, not one-off events
Measurable outcomes tracking both individual development and organisational impact
We're committed to quality
Regardless of which service you choose, you can expect:
Evidence-based methodology grounded in research and refined through practice
Tailored design specific to your context, not off-the-shelf programmes
Assessment with action ensuring insights translate to behavioural change
Practical application that's focused on real leadership challenges, not theoretical exercises
Sustained support providing ongoing development, not one-off events
Measurable outcomes tracking both individual development and organisational impact
Executive Leadership Development
Individual and small-group programmes for senior leaders who need to enhance their strategic impact
Our executive programmes integrate:
Strengths Profile assessment
Strengths Profile assessment
Theory of core qualities analysis
Theory of core qualities analysis
Four Cores Framework application
Four Cores Framework application
Purpose alignment
Purpose alignment
1-to-1 and small group coaching
1-to-1 and small group coaching
What we deliver
Senior leaders face unique challenges: complex stakeholder environments, high-stakes decisions, organisational visibility, and the need to balance multiple competing demands while maintaining personal sustainability.
Our executive programmes integrate:
Strengths Profile assessment to identify leadership capabilities and development priorities
Theory of Core Qualities analysis to understand how strengths become pitfalls under pressure
Four Cores Framework application to develop situational leadership capability
Purpose alignment to connect personal leadership to organisational strategy
1-to-1 and small group coaching for sustained development
Typical programme structure:
Phase 1: Assessment & Analysis (2-4 weeks) - Strengths Profile completion and interpretation - Core Qualities analysis and personal leadership profile - Stakeholder input and 360-degree perspectives (optional)
Phase 2: Development Planning (Half-day workshop or series of 1-to-1 sessions) - Four Cores Framework application to participant context - Identification of specific development priorities - Creation of actionable development plan
Phase 3: Coaching & Application (3-6 months) - Regular coaching sessions (typically bi-weekly) - Real-time support for applying new behaviors - Reflection and adjustment of development priorities - Measurement of progress and impact
Phase 4: Integration & Sustainability (Ongoing) - Team integration workshops (if appropriate) - Purpose alignment sessions - Transition to peer learning or reduced coaching frequency
Who this is for:
C-suite executives navigating increased complexity
Functional leaders moving into broader enterprise roles
High-potential leaders being prepared for executive positions
Leaders in transition (new role, new organization, new challenges)
Executives managing personal sustainability alongside performance demands
Investment:
Programmes are tailored to individual needs and typically range from £8,000-£15,000 depending on scope, duration, and number of participants.
Organisational Leadership Programmes
Building leadership capability at scale across your leadership population
Designing and delivering:
Multi-cohort leadership development programmes
Multi-cohort leadership development programmes
Integrated assessment and development
Integrated assessment and development
Blended learning approaches
Blended learning approaches
Organisational alignment
Organisational alignment
Measurement and evaluation
Measurement and evaluation
What we deliver
Great organisations build leadership capability throughout the organisation. Our organisational programmes create consistent leadership language, shared frameworks and scalable development across multiple levels.
We design and deliver:
Multi-cohort leadership development programmes for emerging, middle, and senior leaders
Integrated assessment and development using Strengths Profile and Four Cores Framework
Blended learning approaches combining workshops, coaching, action learning, and peer suppor
Organisational alignment connecting leadership development to strategy and culture
Measurement and evaluation tracking both individual development and organisational impact
Typical programme structure:
Programme Design Phase (4-8 weeks) - Needs analysis and stakeholder interviews - Programme design tailored to organisational context - Participant selection and cohort formation - Logistics and measurement planning
Cohort Development (6-12 months per cohort) - Strengths Profile assessment for all participants - Launch workshop: Introduction to methodology and self-awareness - Action learning sets and peer coaching groups - Mid-programme workshop: Team and leadership application - Individual coaching or small group mentoring - Final workshop: Purpose alignment and sustained development - Post-programme measurement and evaluation
Organisational Integration - Senior leader briefings and alignment sessions - Manager support for participant development - Integration with existing talent and development processes - Creation of internal capability for ongoing reinforcement
Who this is for:
Organisations building next-generation leadership capability
Companies undergoing strategic transformation requiring new leadership behaviors
Enterprises seeking consistent leadership development across geographies or functions
Organisations moving from individual development to systematic capability building
Investment:
Programmes are scoped based on participant numbers, duration, and organisational integration requirements. Typical programmes range from £25,000-£100,000+ depending on scale and complexity.
Team Performance Development
Transforming groups into high-performing teams
Our work integrates:
Team Strengths mapping
Team Strengths mapping
Groups vs. Teams distinction
Groups vs. Teams distinction
Collective leadership development
Collective leadership development
Purpose and goals alignment
Purpose and goals alignment
Psychological safety and trust building
Psychological safety and trust building
What we deliver
Most organisations call their groups “teams” without creating the conditions for actual teamwork. We help you understand the difference—and build genuine team capability where it matters most.
Our team development work integrates:
Team Strengths mapping showing collective capability and gaps
Groups vs. Teams distinction clarifying when interdependence is required
Collective leadership development building shared leadership capability
Purpose and goals alignment ensuring team clarity and commitment
Psychological safety and trust building creating conditions for collective performance
The Critical Distinction: Groups vs. Teams
Groups:
Shared goals, individual contribution, coordination - Leadership teams where each member leads their own function - Project steering committees providing oversight - Management forums sharing information and best practices
Teams:
Interdependent work, collective problem-solving, collaboration - Product development teams creating integrated solutions - Crisis management teams requiring real-time coordination - Transformation teams working on complex, interconnected challenges
Most organisations need both, but confuse which is which.
We help you:
Identify where you actually need teams (not just groups)
Build team structures and processes appropriate to the work
Develop collective capability for genuine teamwork
Maintain appropriate group dynamics where teams aren’t required
Typical Team Programme Structure:
Phase 1: Team Assessment (2-3 weeks) - Individual Strengths Profile assessments - Team Strengths mapping and analysis - Current team dynamics and performance review - Clarification of team vs. group requirements
Phase 2: Team Development Workshop (1-2 days) - Team Strengths Profile debrief and collective analysis - Groups vs. Teams framework application - Purpose and goals alignment - Team operating agreements and ways of working - Action planning and accountability structures
Phase 3: Integration & Coaching (3-6 months) - Team coaching sessions (typically monthly) - Real-time support for collective challenges - Progress reviews and adjustment - Sustainability and ongoing development planning
Who this is for:
Executive leadership teams seeking greater cohesion and collective effectiveness
Project teams struggling with interdependence and collaboration
Newly formed teams establishing foundations for high performance
Existing teams experiencing conflict, misalignment, or performance challenges
Organisations seeking to build team capability across multiple teams
Investment:
Team development work is scoped based on team size, complexity, and duration. Typical engagements range from £10,000-£30,000.
Conference Speaking & Workshops
Creating organisational awareness and momentum at scale
We can deliver:
Keynote presentations
Keynote presentations
Half-day workshops
Half-day workshops
Conference sessions
Conference sessions
Leadership forums
Leadership forums
What we deliver
Sometimes the best starting point is creating broad awareness and generating energy for change. Our speaking and workshop services introduce key concepts and frameworks to larger audiences, creating foundation for deeper development work.
We deliver:
Keynote presentations (30-60 minutes) on strengths-based leadership, TCUP vs. ACUP, groups vs. teams, or purpose-driven leadership
Half-day workshops introducing participants to Strengths Profile, Core Qualities, or Four Cores Framework
Conference sessions engaging audiences with interactive exploration of leadership challenges
Leadership forums facilitating strategic discussion among senior leaders
Popular Topics:
“Beyond ACUP: Why Leaders Need to Think Clearly Under Pressure” Exploring the difference between executing playbooks and thinking situationally
“Groups Are Not Teams (And Why It Matters)” Clarifying when you need coordination vs. collaboration—and building each effectively
“The Strengths Paradox: How Your Greatest Asset Becomes Your Biggest Liability” Understanding how overusing strengths creates pitfalls and how to develop balance
“Leading with Purpose: Connecting Personal Strengths to Organisational Strategy” Aligning individual leadership with broader mission and meaning
Who this is for:
Organisations launching leadership development initiatives
Annual leadership conferences seeking substantive content
HR/L&D teams building internal capability and awareness
Industry associations providing member development
Companies introducing new strategic directions requiring leadership mindset shifts
Investment:
Speaking and workshop fees vary based on audience size, duration, and travel requirements. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Board & Non-Executive Director Development
Governance-specific leadership development for boards and NEDs
Our board development work addresses:
Board effectiveness reviews
Board effectiveness reviews
NED onboarding and development
NED onboarding and development
Board dynamics and collective decision-making
Board dynamics and collective decision-making
Chair development
Chair development
Committee effectiveness
Committee effectiveness
What we deliver
Board-level leadership requires different capabilities than executive leadership: strategic oversight rather than operational execution, challenge rather than implementation, governance rather than management.
Our board development work addresses:
Board effectiveness reviews and action planning
NED onboarding and development specific to governance roles
Board dynamics and collective decision-making improvement
Chair development and board leadership capability
Committee effectiveness (Audit, Risk, RemCo, NomCo)
We adapt our core methodology to board-specific contexts:
Strengths mapping for board composition and succession planning
Group dynamics (boards are almost always groups, not teams)
Challenge and constructive dissent in governance contexts
Time-limited engagement and maintaining governance distance
Who this is for:
Boards seeking enhanced effectiveness and collective performance
Chairs developing their board leadership capability
Non-executive directors seeking governance-specific development
Organisations onboarding new NEDs or refreshing board membership
Boards navigating strategic transformation or organisational challenge
Investment:
Board development work is tailored to board size, complexity, and objectives. Contact us to discuss specific requirements.
Ongoing Coaching & Advisory
Sustained support for leaders and organisations
Real development doesn’t happen in workshops—it happens in the ongoing application of new behaviors to real challenges. Our coaching and advisory services provide:
For Individual Leaders
For Individual Leaders
Regular 1-to-1 coaching sessions (typically monthly or bi-weekly) - Real-time support for specific leadership challenges - Accountability for development commitments - Thinking partner for strategic and complex decisions - Integration of assessment insights into daily leadership practice
For Organisations
For Organisations
Retained advisory support for leadership development strategy - Programme design and implementation oversight - Internal capability building and train-the-trainer - Measurement and evaluation of development impact - Ongoing consultation for organisational leadership challenges
Who this is for:
Leaders seeking ongoing development beyond formal programmes
Organisations wanting sustained support for leadership initiatives
HR/L&D teams building internal capability with expert guidance
Executives in transition or facing particularly complex challenges
Organisations maintaining momentum after initial development programmes
Investment:
Coaching and advisory arrangements are structured based on frequency, scope, and organisational requirements. Contact us to discuss your needs.
Ready to get started?
Every engagement begins with a conversation to understand your objectives, context, and specific needs.
We’ll explore whether our methodology and approach are right for your situation. There’s no pressure, no sales pitch.
Ready to get started?
Every engagement begins with a conversation to understand your objectives, context, and specific needs.
We’ll explore whether our methodology and approach are right for your situation. There’s no pressure, no sales pitch.
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