Generating Leadership Capacity and Impact Among Partner Organisations
Client Objectives
The Karl Kahane Foundation (KKF) partnered with us to strengthen the organizational capacity of its grantees. KKF’s vision was to bolster leadership capabilities, enhance decision-making, improve well-being and resilience, facilitate navigation of change, and support smooth role transitions. Key goals included addressing staff well-being, enabling leadership support for teams, navigating organizational shifts, providing individual learning for leaders, cultivating strong stakeholder relationships, leveraging strategic thinking for organizational impact, and refining decision-making.
Key Highlights
- Over 30 KKF partners across Europe and the Middle East participated in a tailored capacity-building program, fostering cross-cultural exchange and networking.
- The program offered three complementary learning avenues: personalized Executive Coaching, themed Masterclasses, and interactive Peer Learning Labs, creating a comprehensive learning experience.
- The spring Masterclass, “Growth Mindset & Strategic Thinking,” equipped participants with tools to foster innovation and long-term vision. The autumn Masterclass, “Effective Delegation,” focused on empowering teams and optimizing workflows. Masterclass satisfaction was high, with an average score of 8.48 out of 10 for “Would you recommend this to a peer?”. This indicates strong value and relevance for participants.
- Peer Learning Labs provided a platform for collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing. Participants explored real-world challenges and learned from the collective wisdom of their peers, resulting in an average satisfaction score of 8.68 out of 10 for the recommendation question.
- Executive Coaching provided personalized support tailored to individual needs and goals. An impressive 92% of coaching participants agreed that coaching helped them gain new perspectives and identify actionable steps, demonstrating its effectiveness in driving personal and professional growth.
Our Conclusions and Reflections
This program successfully engaged KKF partners in a transformative journey of leadership development. The Masterclasses provided valuable insights and practical tools, inspiring participants to adopt new approaches and strategies. The interactive format and peer connection opportunities fostered a strong sense of community and shared learning. Peer Learning Labs created a safe and supportive space for collaborative problem-solving, enabling participants to share challenges, gain diverse perspectives, and learn from each other’s experiences. The personalized coaching sessions provided tailored support, empowering participants to deepen self-awareness, enhance critical leadership skills, and address specific challenges related to well-being, work-life balance, and navigating complex organizational dynamics.
While the program achieved significant success, we identified opportunities for future enhancements. To further enrich the Masterclass experience, we recommend shorter, more focused sessions or on-demand learning modules to accommodate busy schedules. For Peer Learning Labs, we suggest theme-based sessions and proactive reminders to improve attendance and ensure relevance. To maximize coaching engagement, we recommend showcasing success stories and testimonials to highlight the tangible benefits and potentially developing a shared learning platform to extend the learning experience. We noted a slight decrease in attendance for the second round of Masterclasses and Peer Learning Labs in the autumn, with participants citing competing priorities. For future programs, we will explore strategies to engage a broader range of partners, introduce “bite-size” learning options, maintain ongoing engagement through a learning community, cater to diverse learning preferences, and address potential barriers to coaching participation. Overall, the program has demonstrably supported KKF partners to lead and manage their organizations with greater effectiveness, resilience, and impact.
