Objectives

1. To increase the exposure and impact of these of these talented women with senior stakeholders at board level and within the wider organisation.
2. To cultivate a diverse talent pipeline.
3. To enable the participants to develop cross-cultural relationships within the company and to leverage from their own experiences and knowledge.
4. To increase their self-awareness, providing the cohort with the skills, tools and also a platform for mutual support. These assets would  ultimately enable the participants to become more confident and perform at their best.

Cohort Sizes

8 -12 people

Alexander Programme Structure: a combination of

• Cohort group sessions where individuals make new connections, share tools, discuss work challenges, leverage strengths and encourage each other.
• One-on-one coaching sessions in which:
  • Skills, strengths and assets are explored and career direction is reinforced.
  • Specific concerns or blockages are addressed.
• Mentoring: participants are paired with senior internal sponsors.

Outcomes of the wider programme

• The profiles of the women and their achievements were raised.
• The participants felt empowered, valued and motivated to excel.
• A record number of women were promoted to Managing Director level.
• The participants forged valuable professional relationships across geographies.
• Powerful role models for diversity and inclusion were developed.
• The organisation gained a global perspective on the issues facing their high potential female employees and how best to aid their development.

Conclusion

The cohort programme was deemed a great success and the company are considering a repeat.