Development of leaders
and management teams
Strengthen the organization's leadership
Leadership is one of the most critical factors in an organization’s success. Through our leadership development programs for leaders and management teams, we equip your leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to tackle today’s challenges, inspire their teams, and steer the organization toward future growth.
Because every organization is unique, we tailor our solutions to meet your specific needs. Whether you’re looking to develop new managers, improve the collaboration and effectiveness of your leadership team, or prepare leaders for the challenges of the future, we’ll help you achieve your goals and build long-term, sustainable success.
Evidence-based approaches to leadership development
Our leadership development initiatives are based on research in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), behavior-based leadership, and transformational leadership—evidence-based methods that deliver measurable results. Through research collaborations, we have identified which leadership behaviors have the greatest impact on employee behavior, as well as how these behaviors should be trained to be integrated into the leader’s daily routine.
Through behavior-based leadership, we provide leaders with tools to influence and reinforce specific behaviors in their employees through positive reinforcement and effective feedback. At the same time, transformational leadership focuses on inspiring and motivating employees to reach their full potential. Research shows that combining these approaches leads to increased engagement, higher performance, and a stronger work culture.
Step 1: Study
The development process begins with establishing the organization’s overall goals and the desired outcomes related to leadership or management team development. We identify the specific situations, departments, or groups that have the greatest impact on these outcomes. In this step, we define which leadership behaviors need to be reinforced and which competing behaviors should be reduced in order to achieve the goals.
Step 2: Analyze
The next step involves observing and measuring how often the defined leadership behaviors are currently exhibited, in order to establish a clear baseline. Through behavioral analysis, we gain deeper insights into how leadership behaviors can be influenced and reinforced. At the same time, we ensure that the organization has the right conditions in place for new behaviors to take root and become sustainable over the long term.
Based on these insights, we develop an action plan that serves as the foundation for the leadership development initiative.
Step 3: Change
In this step, we implement the development initiative through customized training, leadership development, ongoing coaching, and mentoring. The foundation is Behavior-Based Management (OBM) and the Full Range Leadership Model. The goal is to strengthen the leadership behaviors that have the greatest impact on desired outcomes. At the same time, we work to reduce competing behaviors that may hinder progress.
Step 4: Impact Assessment
In the final step, we evaluate the impact of the initiative. We analyze whether leadership behaviors have increased to the desired and sustainable level and review key performance indicators linked to the organization’s goals. For example, we may see improvements in employee surveys, increased efficiency, or other measurable results that are a direct consequence of the initiative.
9
Months of work
38%
Average increase in desired leadership behaviors
Learn more about our leadership development program at BESQUAB.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How does Behaviour Design Group ensure that we achieve the desired results in our organization?
To help you achieve your desired results, we will focus on reinforcing the behaviors that have the greatest impact on those results. Our approach measures and tracks behavioral changes over time, while also ensuring that the key performance indicators directly linked to your goals improve as a result of these changes. This means we will be able to track progress through concrete metrics throughout the entire process.
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How does Behaviour Design Group tailor its services to our needs?
We begin each new project by thoroughly familiarizing ourselves with the specific assignment. We have well-established methods and processes designed to help us gain a deep understanding of your unique situation and current conditions, and to define the goals you wish to achieve. We implement OBM based on our SAFE model, where the first phase—Study—involves identifying the key situations and behaviors that have the greatest impact on the results we aim to achieve within your organization. You can read about completed projects in the Case section.
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What industries does Behaviour Design Group work with?
Our method—Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), including its branch Behavioral-Based Safety (BBS)—can be applied in all industries and situations involving people and behavior. That is why our range of services and our experience are so broad. We work on everything from increasing sales, improving collaboration, and fostering innovation in business, healthcare, and education, to enhancing safety in the construction and manufacturing industries.
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