Company Size:<\/strong> 500-1000 employees<\/p>\n Industry:<\/strong> Educational Technology<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Leadership Choice was hired by Glynlyon to design and implement an online virtual leadership development program supported by occasional in-house workshops and projects. The focus of this program was to improve the skills of existing leaders, create a system of common leadership expectations and processes, and to accelerate the development of a senior leadership pipeline.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a growing company, we had a wide experience range of managers.\u00a0We wanted to provide foundational knowledge for all managers within our organization.\u201d – Tiffany Hicks, Executive Director of Learning and Development<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cGlynlyon is a technology company\u2014we needed a virtual leadership development platform that was cutting edge, current, engaging, and interactive.\u201d \u2013 Kat Brown, Vice President of Customer Success<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cCoaching wasn\u2019t one of our original criteria, but once we found out it was standard with Leadership Choice programs, we thought \u2018oh man, that is killer.\u2019\u201d \u2013 Kat Brown<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n After discussing program goals, Leadership Choice and Glynlyon decided to modify Leadership Choice\u2019s popular Connecting For Leaders program into a two-fold leadership development program.<\/p>\n The first phase focuses on improving integral leadership skills in existing leaders. It also helps leaders develop a common leadership approach, strategy, and language to create a more cohesive and scalable leadership unit as a whole.<\/p>\n The second phase takes high-potential employees and leaders to develop more advanced leadership, innovation, and critical thinking skills. The participants then complete a coach-supported development project with real-world applications and impact for the company.<\/p>\n This program was used for all managers to hone integral leadership skills and to develop common standards, processes, and language. By improving these leadership skills and standardizing processes, Glynlyon\u2019s team management becomes more scalable.<\/p>\n This program was specifically developed for Glynlyon and nurturing high-potential leaders to become next generation senior leaders, thought leaders, and innovators. This group would participate in a number of advanced learning units, then would participate in direct business projects in conjunction with their personal leadership coaches.<\/p>\n While the Connecting for Leaders\/Glynlyon Management Academy program was developed specifically for existing leaders, Glynlyon also chose to open a percentage of the programs spots up to non-leader employees. Of the 70 employees who submitted applications to be part of the Academy, 15 were chosen to participate. These participants would have the opportunity to accelerate their skills as a contributor while mastering integral leadership skills.<\/p>\n This is a standard for all Leadership Choice\u2019s leadership development programs<\/a>. Each participant in any leadership training program is paired with an individual leadership development coach. This coach meets with the individual after every learning unit to support development and implementation, troubleshoot any personal barriers, and apply the skills relevant to specific job duties.<\/p>\n While coaching wasn\u2019t one of the original criteria for Glynlyon\u2019s leadership development program, it quickly became recognized as a gamechanger in the way the curriculum was delivered and received during the program.<\/p>\n \u201cThe personal coaching experiences allow our participants to ask questions, solve problems, and apply the content based on their positions and experience levels.\u201d \u2013 Tiffany Hicks<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Immediately improved communication and awareness.<\/strong>The most notable and immediate outcome Glynlyon has experienced after the Leadership Choice leadership development programs were implemented is a heightened awareness of the way team members, clients, and higher-ups communicate. Glynlyon has found their leaders are more adept at increasing their personal understanding and using that information to adjust.<\/p>\n Increased consistency in leadership processes, expectations, and delivery.<\/strong>Glynlyon is also accomplishing their goal of establishing consistency in language, processes, and KPIs. A greater awareness of leadership as a process rather than as a role has helped managers be better focused on performance and better equipped to deliver the resources, expectations, and follow-through needed to elevate the performance of their team members.<\/p>\n Actionable leadership pipeline.<\/strong>This past month, Glynlyon also experienced their first in-house hire to a leadership position due to the Glynlyon Management Academy. This employee was one of the 15 high-potential non-leader employees chosen to participate. The skills mastered during the Glynlyon Management Academy were integral in a promotion to a leadership position.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How two leadership development programs by Leadership Choice helped an educational technology company achieve better consistency in their leaders while elevating performance companywide. Company Name: Glynlyon Company Size: 500-1000 employees Industry: Educational Technology Leadership Development Summary Leadership Choice was hired by Glynlyon to design and implement an online virtual leadership development program supported by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3810,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"How two leadership development programs<\/a> by Leadership Choice helped an educational technology company achieve better consistency in their leaders while elevating performance companywide.\n\n![\"Glynlyon](\"https:\/\/dev.taylorsolutionsinc.com\/lc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glynlyon-teaching-technology.png\")
<\/a>Company Name:<\/strong> Glynlyon<\/p>\nLeadership Development Summary<\/h2>\n
Challenges:<\/h3>\n
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Leadership Development Program Criteria:<\/h3>\n
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Why Choose Leadership Choice?<\/h3>\n
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Leadership Development Program Goals<\/h3>\n
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What this Leadership Development Program Looks Like:<\/h4>\n
Connecting for Leaders (called GMA – Glynlyon Management Academy)<\/h5>\n
Advanced Leadership Program (GLDA \u2013 Glynlyon Leadership Development<\/h5>\n
High-Potential Development<\/h6>\n
Coaches for Every Participant<\/h6>\n
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Leadership Program Outcomes<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Company Name:<\/strong> Glynlyon\n\nCompany Size:<\/strong> 500-1000 employees\n\nIndustry:<\/strong> Educational Technology\n\n\u00a0\nLeadership Development Summary<\/h2>\nLeadership Choice was hired by Glynlyon to design and implement an online virtual leadership development program supported by occasional in-house workshops and projects. The focus of this program was to improve the skills of existing leaders, create a system of common leadership expectations and processes, and to accelerate the development of a senior leadership pipeline.\n
Challenges:<\/h3>\n
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\u201cAs a growing company, we had a wide experience range of managers.\u00a0We wanted to provide foundational knowledge for all managers within our organization.\u201d - Tiffany Hicks, Executive Director of Learning and Development<\/blockquote>\n
Leadership Development Program Criteria:<\/h3>\n
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\u201cGlynlyon is a technology company\u2014we needed a virtual leadership development platform that was cutting edge, current, engaging, and interactive.\u201d \u2013 Kat Brown, Vice President of Customer Success<\/blockquote>\n
Why Choose Leadership Choice?<\/h3>\n
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\u201cCoaching wasn\u2019t one of our original criteria, but once we found out it was standard with Leadership Choice programs, we thought \u2018oh man, that is killer.\u2019\u201d \u2013 Kat Brown<\/blockquote>\n
Leadership Development Program Goals<\/h3>\n
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What this Leadership Development Program Looks Like:<\/h4>\nAfter discussing program goals, Leadership Choice and Glynlyon decided to modify Leadership Choice\u2019s popular Connecting For Leaders program into a two-fold leadership development program.\n\nThe first phase focuses on improving integral leadership skills in existing leaders. It also helps leaders develop a common leadership approach, strategy, and language to create a more cohesive and scalable leadership unit as a whole.\n\nThe second phase takes high-potential employees and leaders to develop more advanced leadership, innovation, and critical thinking skills. The participants then complete a coach-supported development project with real-world applications and impact for the company.\n
Connecting for Leaders (called GMA - Glynlyon Management Academy)<\/h5>\nThis program was used for all managers to hone integral leadership skills and to develop common standards, processes, and language. By improving these leadership skills and standardizing processes, Glynlyon\u2019s team management becomes more scalable.\n
Advanced Leadership Program (GLDA \u2013 Glynlyon Leadership Development<\/h5>\nThis program was specifically developed for Glynlyon and nurturing high-potential leaders to become next generation senior leaders, thought leaders, and innovators. This group would participate in a number of advanced learning units, then would participate in direct business projects in conjunction with their personal leadership coaches.\n
High-Potential Development<\/h6>\nWhile the Connecting for Leaders\/Glynlyon Management Academy program was developed specifically for existing leaders, Glynlyon also chose to open a percentage of the programs spots up to non-leader employees. Of the 70 employees who submitted applications to be part of the Academy, 15 were chosen to participate. These participants would have the opportunity to accelerate their skills as a contributor while mastering integral leadership skills.\n
Coaches for Every Participant<\/h6>\nThis is a standard for all Leadership Choice\u2019s leadership development programs<\/a>. Each participant in any leadership training program is paired with an individual leadership development coach. This coach meets with the individual after every learning unit to support development and implementation, troubleshoot any personal barriers, and apply the skills relevant to specific job duties.\n\nWhile coaching wasn\u2019t one of the original criteria for Glynlyon\u2019s leadership development program, it quickly became recognized as a gamechanger in the way the curriculum was delivered and received during the program.\n
\u201cThe personal coaching experiences allow our participants to ask questions, solve problems, and apply the content based on their positions and experience levels.\u201d \u2013 Tiffany Hicks<\/blockquote>\n
Leadership Program Outcomes<\/h3>\nImmediately improved communication and awareness.<\/strong>The most notable and immediate outcome Glynlyon has experienced after the Leadership Choice leadership development programs were implemented is a heightened awareness of the way team members, clients, and higher-ups communicate. Glynlyon has found their leaders are more adept at increasing their personal understanding and using that information to adjust.\n\nIncreased consistency in leadership processes, expectations, and delivery.<\/strong>Glynlyon is also accomplishing their goal of establishing consistency in language, processes, and KPIs. A greater awareness of leadership as a process rather than as a role has helped managers be better focused on performance and better equipped to deliver the resources, expectations, and follow-through needed to elevate the performance of their team members.\n\nActionable leadership pipeline.<\/strong>This past month, Glynlyon also experienced their first in-house hire to a leadership position due to the Glynlyon Management Academy. This employee was one of the 15 high-potential non-leader employees chosen to participate. The skills mastered during the Glynlyon Management Academy were integral in a promotion to a leadership position.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n