Lead Enterprise: A C-Suite & Top Team Journey

Enterprise Leadership Mastery is a transformative approach to leadership, and successful implementation is key to unlocking its value. This practical guide outlines a 9-month journey to bring ELM principles to life within your organization, fostering a culture of trust, innovation, and long-term success.

1- Team Assessment, Individual 360 Surveys, and Enterprise-wide Pulse Surveys

Begin the top team journey with a comprehensive team assessment survey, providing insights into team dynamics. Concurrently, encourage leaders to participate in individual 360 surveys, gaining a clear assessment of their leadership effectiveness. Incorporate enterprise-wide pulse surveys at the journey's outset and conclusion to gauge the overall organizational climate and measure the program's impact on employee engagement and perceptions of leadership. Based on the findings from these assessments, customize the subsequent steps of the top team journey to address the specific needs of your organization.

2- Retreat Workshop 1: Building a Foundation (1.5 days)

The first retreat workshop establishes a shared understanding of ELM and aligns team members. Introduce the team assessment results, fostering candid discussions about strengths, areas for improvement, and individual leadership capabilities. Interactive sessions cultivate key ELM traits such as trust and collaboration, while aligning the team on must-win battles. Conclude with an action planning session to identify specific actions for embodying ELM principles.

3- Peer Group Coaching Program: Enterprise Leadership Mastery Circle (Ongoing)

Form peer groups, Enterprise Leadership Mastery Circles, comprising diverse members who meet monthly for open discussion, mentorship, problem-solving, and accountability. These circles serve as a continuous support system throughout the journey, promoting learning, reflection, and application of ELM principles.

4- Retreat Workshop 2: Midpoint Reflection and Reinforcement (1.5 days)

At the midpoint, the second retreat workshop reflects on progress and addresses challenges. Discuss individual and collective growth, reinforce ELM principles, and share implementation stories. Engage in activities fostering a learning culture and conclude with renewed commitment, setting clear goals for the remaining journey.

5- Team Assessment, Individual 360 Surveys, and Enterprise-wide Pulse Surveys

Before Retreat Workshop 3, conduct final team assessments and individual 360 surveys, evaluating progress and impact. These assessments measure improvements in team dynamics, trust, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness, guiding discussions and informing action plans for the workshop.

6- Retreat Workshop 3: Integration and Celebration (1.5 days)

The final retreat workshop focuses on integrating ELM principles and sustaining their practice. Discuss cascading strategies and address remaining challenges, providing guidance for further implementation. Leaders present refined action plans and celebrate achievements, reinforcing the importance of continuous learning and development. Emphasize ongoing commitment to ELM and the responsibility of leaders as champions.

By integrating team assessments, individual 360 surveys, enterprise-wide pulse surveys, three retreat workshops, and the Enterprise Leadership Mastery Circle, the top team journey provides a structured and comprehensive approach to implementing ELM. This approach maximizes engagement, fosters collective growth, and enables leaders to embody and sustain ELM principles throughout the organization.