The success of the initial pilot program has led to the launch of multiple cohorts, reflecting a shared commitment between CCL and TFA to advancing leadership capabilities within this sector.

This commitment represents a strategic investment toward Saudi Arabia’s Vision for 2030, where the financial sector plays a crucial role in driving the nation’s economic growth.

As the Saudi Arabia seeks to meet its Vision 2030 objectives, TFA has identified the need to expedite leadership development across the financial sector domain. In recognition of this shared vision, CCL has been chosen as the primary partner for leadership development services. Over the past year, both organizations have collaborated with the aim of cultivating robust leadership across the sector.

“The strategic partnership between CCL and TFA aims to bring more value to the financial sector in KSA and help drive the leadership capabilities in service to the ambitious transformation journey of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” says Mana Alkhamsan, Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Academy.

This partnership is not just a collaboration; it’s a strategic alliance focused on shaping the future of leadership in the financial sector. By combining the expertise of TFA in financial education with CCL’s globally recognized leadership development services, we are poised to empower leaders who will drive innovation, foster growth, and contribute significantly to the realization of Vision 2030.

Commenting on the partnership, Hamish Madan, Vice President & Managing Director for EMEA at CCL, says: “Through our strategic partnership with TFA, we aim to support and empower leaders of the financial sector in KSA, and reinforce our commitment to the nation’s growth and journey towards global excellence”.

We look forward to sharing new and exciting developments as CCL and TFA embark on this transformative journey to empower the leaders in Saudi Arabia’s financial sector.

An innovative effort to develop high-potential leaders by the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)® and leading pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) has earned multiple prestigious awards by the research and analyst firm Brandon Hall Group through its annual Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards.

• 2023:
  • Gold Award for excellence in the category of Best Advance in Leadership Development
  • Bronze Award in the category of Best Unique or Innovative Leadership Program
• 2017:
  • Silver Award for excellence in the category of Best Advance in Leadership Development

CCL and BI were honored for the Acceleration Program, which prepares rising leaders to execute strategy in the face of change and complexity. The intensive 9-month program blends face-to-face and virtual learning that is supported by assessments, coaching, a simulation, and special projects. The initiative has significantly expanded BI’s leadership pipeline, bolstered leadership effectiveness, and helped create a flexible and mobile network of employees globally.

“Excellence Award winners symbolize the power and impact that human capital management practices can have on a business or on any organization,” said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group.

A panel of independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall analysts, and executives evaluated award entries for fit, design, functionality, innovation, and measurable benefits. Winners will be recognized at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Conference.

“The Acceleration Program has evolved significantly over our multiple-year partnership with CCL,” said Michael Murphy, Director of Sustainable Development at Boehringer Ingelheim. “We’re consistently evaluating the program’s effectiveness and impact on developing world-class leaders for BI. We’re thrilled to know our close collaboration has resulted in this industry recognition as a best-in-class model!”

To learn more about our award-winning partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim, read our case study, Developing Leaders Poised to Succeed in the Face of Change and Complexity.

Anglo American & CCL Win Gold Awards for 2 Consecutive Years 

We are pleased to announce that in partnership with Anglo American, we have won 4 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Gold awards over 2 years for our custom leadership development solutions. Both the Anglo American FutureShapers Program and Accelerator Program prepare leaders for the future, with core elements of digital transformation and a focus on sustainability.

FutureShapers Program

Anglo American and CCL received 2 Brandon Hall Gold Awards in 2023 for excellence in the categories of Best Advance in Senior Manager Development and Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program.

Together with Anglo American, a leading global mining company, the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)® developed the Anglo American FutureShapers
Program. The program is offered to Anglo American employees who are considered strategic leaders and who possess the vision and influence to execute effective strategy and catalyze change to live up to Anglo American’s purpose: Reimagining mining to improve people’s lives.

The FutureShapers Program journey centers around the idea of a future me, future we, and future Anglo American. It spans 10 months and incorporates global in-person immersions linked with focused virtual sessions, followed by coaching and collaborative execution practices which provide the opportunity to apply learning in the real world.

Accelerator Program

Anglo American and CCL received 2 Brandon Hall Gold Awards in 2022 for excellence in the categories of Best Advance in Leadership Development and Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program.

The Accelerator Program is offered to Anglo American employees who are considered future business leaders and possess the confidence and ability to make courageous decisions, embrace diversity, and respond skillfully to uncertainty and change. involves a transitional 6-month virtual learning curriculum incorporating exploration, experiences and experimentation, including 48 immersion sessions with The Immersion Lab. Leaders are tasked with creating a better, more sustainable future for mining and for all stakeholders and communities by thinking deeply about sustainability; environment, social, and governance (ESG); and digital transformation, and finding solutions to improve lives through innovative practices.

The Anglo American Accelerator Program spans 6 continents, multiple time zones, and is offered in languages, creating a solid foundation of leadership programing around the world. In the post-program impact survey, 93% of participants reported an improvement in their preparedness for future leadership responsibilities, and 90% reported they have both improved actively considering diverse stakeholders in decision making and improved demonstrating inclusive leadership behaviors. Now in its second year, the program is oversubscribed, with more than double the number of participants from 130 to 280 leaders across 6 cohorts in 2023.

The Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Awards are the largest and longest-running awards program in human capital management. Anglo American is the 8th CCL–client partnership to be recognized by the Brandon Hall Group since 2017.

As the world continues to grapple with the Great Resignation among a tightening job market, ensuring a positive work culture within organisations and developing a strong leadership pipeline is ever important. 

While senior leaders and HR professionals may be accountable for developing and implementing structures that enable all employees to thrive, line managers play a vital role in determining the engagement, development, and performance of their team and helping culture trickle down the organisation.

Yet, research suggests that frontline managers get the least amount of investment in training and development, and that 60% of first-time managers do not receive any sort of leadership development training – leading 40% of them to fail within the first 18 months.¹

To bridge this gap, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)® are partnering on a new-generation programme, Leadership Skills for People Managers. 

By combining CCL’s award-winning leadership content and innovative best practices with CIPD’s deep understanding of HR and people development, this first-of-its-kind programme will provide an opportunity for professionals to benefits from the best of both institutes.

Commenting on the partnership, Lynn Collins, Director of Strategic Partnerships at CCL, says: “This is an opportune time to bring more value to the communities we serve and prepare leaders for their current and future leadership roles. Together, we can do more to drive positive impact.”

“Over the past year, the CIPD and the CCL team have truly come together to develop an innovative programme that helps bridge the leadership gap. We are thrilled to bring the best of both worlds to the region”, says Charlotte Chedeville, Regional Head of Operations – Middle East at the CIPD.

Combining online learning and an in-person experiential workshop, the Leadership Skills for People Managers programme features CIPD’s world-class Accredited Programme for People Managers and CCL’s top-ranked Essentials of Leadership Programme.

Download the course brochure and be part of the first cohort to experience this new programme.

¹ As cited in the white paper, Understanding the Leadership Challenges of First-Time Managers: Strengthening Your Leadership Pipeline.

Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading professional organization for project management, and and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)® are joining forces to provide high-impact learning experiences to project professionals and individuals who use project management skills. Leveraging our unique capabilities, PMI and CCL will work together to consistently create better outcomes for businesses, communities, and societies around the world.

As a result of this new alliance, CCL will provide PMI with access to a suite of  research-based leadership development resources to make available to its members, certification holders, and organizations. The resources are focused on developing critical skills to help them become more effective leaders and changemakers.

The first resource is CCL Boost for New Leaders, which is now available to project professionals in PMI’s online learning catalog. PMI® certification holders can also earn 6 professional development units (PDUs) for completing the course. The self-paced, online leadership course encourages individuals to change mindsets from “me” to “we” as they learn tactics to use while on the job to attain immediate success in a new leadership role.

“We are thrilled to be joining forces with CCL to provide best-in-class training to our community,” said PMI Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Dave Garrett. “At PMI, we are dedicated to equipping project professionals and changemakers with the skills needed to make a real-world impact. Offering CCL Boost, a leading resource for new and emerging leaders looking to supercharge their leadership skills, to the PMI community provides them a way to hone key power skills they need to effectively drive change.”

“As strong, mission-driven organizations, PMI and CCL are committed to touching more lives and having a positive impact in the communities we serve,” said CCL Director of Strategic Partnerships, Lynn Collins.

“We have enjoyed shaping the journey together to ensure we deliver results that matter, through advancing the understanding, development and practice of leadership worldwide.”