AMES Australasia

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

CASE STUDY

60+

PARTICIPANTS

18

SESSIONS

3

PROGRAMS

Our Client

AMES Australasia, a leading name in the garden and hardware industry, has been designing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative products for over 120 years. Catering to both homeowners and professionals, AMES Australasia blends its strong heritage with modern innovation to offer a wide range of trusted and iconic brands.

Challenge

In 2022, AMES Australasia recognized the need to invest in developing leadership capabilities across all levels of the organization. Despite its success in the industry, AMES Australasia had never implemented a formal leadership development program. To address this gap and foster a culture of leadership excellence, AMES Australasia embarked on a journey to design and roll out a comprehensive leadership training program.

The leadership development program was designed to equip leaders with the knowledge, skills, and tools to lead effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment. It sought to nurture talent, enhance employee engagement, drive performance, and support the organisation’s long-term growth and success.

Project overview:

AMES Australasia partnered with PD Training to design, develop and implement the program. The program comprised a blend of learning modalities, including profiling, workshops, masterclasses, group coaching sessions, and experiential learning activities. The program was structured to cater to leaders at three levels:

Emerging Leaders: Employees identified as high-potential individuals with the potential to take on leadership roles in the future.

Frontline Leaders: Supervisors, team leaders, and managers responsible for leading teams and executing day-to-day operations.

Senior Leaders: Senior managers responsible for setting strategic direction, driving organisational change, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Our Approach:

The program was designed in collaboration with AMES Australasia stakeholders and SMEs, blending various learning modalities such as profiling, workshops, masterclasses, group coaching, and experiential learning. Key components included:

Customised Curriculum: Tailored modules for each leadership level, focusing on strategic leadership, communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and team building.

Action Learning Projects: Real-world business challenges allowed participants to apply new knowledge and skills practically.

Group Coaching: Group coaching sessions supported personal and professional development goals and addressed specific leadership challenges.

Our Solution:

The successful implementation of the leadership development program at AMES Australasia demonstrates the transformative power of investing in leadership excellence. By equipping leaders at all levels with the skills and tools needed to succeed, AMES Australasia has positioned itself for long-term success and sustainability in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The program’s holistic approach, customised curriculum, and focus on practical application have empowered leaders to drive organisational growth, foster innovation, and inspire high performance across the organisation.

Key Business Outcomes:

The leadership development program yielded significant positive outcomes across the organisation and delivered the following key objectives:

  • Enhanced Leadership Capabilities: Participants demonstrated improved leadership competencies, including strategic thinking, decision-making, communication, and team leadership skills.
  • Increased Employee Engagement: The program contributed to higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction, as leaders demonstrated greater empathy, empowerment, and support for their teams.
  • Improved Performance: Teams led by program participants achieved higher levels of performance, productivity, and innovation, leading to tangible business results and competitive advantage for AMES Australasia.
  • Succession Planning: The program provided a robust pipeline of leadership talent, enabling AMES Australasia to identify and develop future leaders from within the organisation.

As the company grew and change stressors emerged, we were able to update the programs as needed. This included ensuring that the content, themes, and focus points aligned with the company’s direction, providing leaders with the just-in-time skills to help them lead their teams in a rapidly changing environment.

Feedback

Every PDT client receives access to their own Training Management Centre that delivers many tools to streamline training coordination, feedback and analysis. It collects feedback using the Kirkpatrick and Phillps level 4 and level 5 ROI methodologies. The following are lifted directly from the reporting dashboard showing a typical example of feedback from the series of workshops – truly outstanding results delivered.

With participants specifically identifying the following areas of business impact:

With a forecast ROI based on Kirkpatrick and Phillips ROI from training methodology:

1163.98%

FORECASTED ROI%

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