Leadership Development is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a strategic investment in your people and your business’s performance.
To deliver meaningful outcomes, learning and development (L&D) must be more than box-ticking. When aligned with real business needs and individual growth goals, leadership programs can inspire real behavioural change.
There are countless ways to deliver leadership learning – information sessions, webinars, lunch-and-learns, structured learning programs, and formal tertiary qualifications. Regardless of the format, the best learning is engaging, relevant and connected to both individual growth and business objectives.
This year, Focus HR launched our Lead with Focus program – a 12-month journey of over 30 hours of practical learning. Designed for new, emerging or experienced leaders, the program fosters skill development through shared learning experiences.
In today’s digital-first world, the return to in-person, collaborate learning has been incredibly powerful. When leaders learn together, the experience becomes richer and more effective:
- Focused attention: Group settings keep participants present, engaged, and accountable.
- Business relevance: Discussions often bring real workplace challenges into the learning.
- Stronger connections: Shared experiences build trust and a sense of community.
- Collective wisdom: Participants learn not just from facilitators, but from one another.
Extending learning over a period of time (not packed into a one-off session) significantly boosts impact:
- Better retention: Concepts stick when revisited over time.
- Practical application: Participants apply skills between sessions, reinforcing learning.
- Deeper understanding: Each session builds on the last, reinforcing key concepts.
- Reflection and growth: Time between sessions allows space to adjust and grow.
The Lead with Focus program also adopts a multi-modal approach:
- Face-to-face workshops: Encourage collaboration, build relationships, and deepen understanding through live discussion.
- Virtual sessions: Support flexible participation.
- Varied session lengths: Make it easier to commit time to development.
- Digital resources: Provide ongoing support.
The variety keeps learners engaged, and more likely to imbed what they’ve learned.
For leadership development to truly stick, it must be collaborative, paced and adaptable. Programs that blend group learning with practical application don’t just develop better leaders-they build stronger networks, lasting connections and a culture of continuous growth.
Our next Lead with Focus program kicks off in August 2025. Ready to empower your leaders? Get in touch.