Program Benefits

I'm fortunate in that I've been exposed to all of Hanson's business units. So I went into the ALP believing I had most perspectives covered. What I quickly realized was that, even though I knew the company from many different angles, I was often still repeating old patterns, expecting new outcomes. Going back to basics turned out to be unsettling at first-but very rewarding. ALP teaches fundamentals, as well as significantly better ways to find practical solutions

Simon Nicholls, CFO for Hanson Building Materials America

The Leaders' Challenge

If an executive program is to develop insight and innovation, its own design must be insightful and innovative.

This is a program for leadership development, embedded in a process of organizational development. We seek to advance the capabilities of executives, challenging them with new thinking while they share and advance an issue of central concern to their company.

ALP benefits and accomplishments

Organization

Addresses a strategic challenge in the company
Progresses new business initiatives
Tests and develops innovative approaches
Results in impact that is deeper, faster and more sustainable

Team

Strengthens collaboration within the company team
Provides an opportunity to work with colleagues from around the world
Builds on the experience of other executives, “friendly consultants” in similar positions in other organizations
Leverages the knowledge of the team to embed learning in the organization at all levels

Individual

Leverages participants’ expertise and experience
Promotes ongoing learning through reflection on experience
Provides coaching on personal challenges
Enables participants to observe themselves in action and try new behaviors in a safe learning environment

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