Within a premier industrial organization, a division encountered significant operational challenges. Work demands substantially exceeded capacity, leading to elevated stress levels among staff. The Division's Managing Director (MD), while dedicated to preserving the division's reputation for high-impact performance, acknowledged the untenability of the prevailing conditions. Faced with a critical decision, the division stood at a crossroads: persist in a manner that could precipitate staff burnout and turnover, or pursue a radical transformation. The implications were considerable, affecting not only team welfare but also the division's long term viability.
The primary objective was clear—reduce workload and stress while enhancing focus, strategic vision, and overall team resilience. The goal was not only to safeguard the team's health but also to foster an environment where strategic thinking and effective prioritization could flourish. The MD sought a sustainable solution that would equip his team with the tools and mindsets necessary to navigate the demands of their roles more sustainably.
QiLeader implemented a customized blended program, specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of the division. Designed for seamless integration into the team's highly demanding schedule, the program combines self-paced online micro-content with more traditional, collective onsite sessions. This innovative approach required minimum time commitment from participants while delivering substantial outcomes.
The program kicked off with an inspiring keynote to set the tone for transformation, followed by practical workshops, group coaching sessions, and sharing moments to facilitate a collective journey toward change.
The program, like always at QiLeader, was designed to create a new mindset and new sustainable behaviours. It addressed the following topics:
These topics went beyond theoretical concepts, being directly applied to the team's specific situation to ensure relevance and immediate practical use.
The QiLeader program was a significant force for positive transformation within the division. It successfully brought about notable improvements in both leadership qualities and team dynamics:
Besides, the program significantly enhanced organizational performance:
These outcomes highlight the transformative effect of the QiLeader program on the three levels (individual, team and organizational), shifting the culture from overwhelmed to strategic and engaged, setting the stage for continued success and well-being.
A testament to the program's efficacy was the division's CFO, who was on the verge of burnout. Through her participation, she found renewed energy, motivation, and impact—highlighting the program's ability to rejuvenate individual leaders and catalyze organizational change.
Implementing the QiLeader program in this specific division showcased the transformative power of addressing leadership and team dynamics with empathy, strategic insight, and scalable solutions. The self-paced online micro-content was a game-changer, allowing the program to be integrated into the team's busy schedules with minimal time investment but maximal results. This approach not only resolved immediate issues but also laid the foundation for a more resilient, motivated, and strategically focused team. It had an immediate positive ROI thanks to a decrease in absenteeism and a higher retention rate.
More generally, all QiLeaders programs demonstrate the profound impact that holistic and tailored leadership development courses can have on organizational health, employee well-being, and business success, setting a new standard for leadership in fast and busy times.
A World Bank study, conducted in partnership with the National University of Singapore Business School and Leuphana University, revealed that mindset-based training increases profits with 30% while traditional business training increases profits with 11%. This study was conducted among 1,500 entrepreneurs divided into 3 groups. One group didn’t receive any training and served as base to compare the other two. One group received a business training and one group received a mindset-based training.
