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Executive Leadership Program
Project Overview
A major South African mining corporation approached FOAN to design and deliver a comprehensive leadership development program for their C-suite executives. The client recognized the need to strengthen their leadership pipeline and prepare their executive team for the challenges of a rapidly changing industry.
We developed a 12-month customized program combining intensive workshops, one-on-one coaching, peer learning, and practical application projects. The program was designed to enhance strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptive leadership capabilities.
The Challenge
The mining corporation faced several critical leadership challenges:
- Aging executive team with impending retirements
- Lack of succession planning for key leadership positions
- Traditional command-and-control leadership style hindering innovation
- Difficulty attracting and retaining younger talent
- Need to navigate complex stakeholder relationships including government and communities
Our Solution
Assessment & 360° Feedback
Comprehensive leadership assessments and 360-degree feedback for each participant, providing baseline data and personal development insights.
Quarterly Workshops
Four intensive 3-day residential workshops covering strategic leadership, emotional intelligence, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
Executive Coaching
Monthly one-on-one coaching sessions with experienced leadership coaches to support individual development goals and real-time challenges.
Action Learning Projects
Cross-functional teams worked on real business challenges, presenting solutions to the board at program completion.