Meyler Campbell was called on to help the firm with succession planning by establishing a culture among the next generation of leaders that would enable a smooth transition in the short and medium term and create a solid foundation for the future.
A leading property consultancy
Meyler Campbell was called on to help the firm with succession planning by establishing a culture among the next generation of leaders that would enable a smooth transition in the short and medium term and create a solid foundation for the future.
A small group was selected to join the Unleashed programme, which had been designed to build on the company’s ‘agile’ culture by equipping leaders with a non-directive, listening approach. The group’s attitude of openness and mutual respect created the willingness to try new things, even when this was uncomfortable. As well as embracing the scheduled sessions, they met informally, which accelerated their learning and cemented their rapport.
The programme began just before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, with a shift to virtual meetings during the rest of that year. The group found it especially helpful to have the structure and support provided by Unleashed, as they adapted to this unprecedented global shock.
The programme established a strong coaching culture at a high level in the organisation. At their final Business Panel, the team presented to the company’s Board, who were highly engaged and positive about their Unleashed experience, and the potential impact it could have on the whole firm.
The programme also brought together individuals who didn’t interact often in their daily professional lives and turned them into an effective unit. Due to the nature of the course and the vulnerability required to practise as coach and coachee, the cohort found themselves bonding and supporting each other outside the course.
Those who did have occasion to work together subsequently reported greater mutual understanding and the ability to work together more effectively. The team is still referred to as ‘Unleashed’ and they are a force for good, taking on cross-divisional key strategic projects: including being champions for coaching across the organisation.
“The methods for exploring our thinking and our role in leadership were extremely powerful, and we have all begun to apply them in formal and informal situations at work – either in one-to-ones or as part of group working”.
“[The programme] has been empowering for [my team] and eye-opening for me… Coupled with the greater self-awareness the course has given me, [it] is already paying dividends, making me a better leader and my team more energised and coherent”.
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