In a world where business challenges, markets, and entire industries evolve almost daily, one thing remains constant: the need for leaders who are not only highly effective but also resilient and adaptable. While most accept this as truth, our clients often ask themselves:
‘Are we truly equipping our leaders to excel in an ever-changing environment?’
‘What skills and capabilities are necessary to build ready now leaders to take on increasingly complex, demanding roles?’
‘How can we build the type of capability we know is needed in a rigorous, flexible, and cost-effective way?’
While there are several ways to equip top talent to lead more effectively, a best-in-class option involves designing and delivering comprehensive, cohort-based leadership programs. Why?
The Benefits of Cohort-Based Leadership Programs
These programs drive:
Increased engagement and reduced turnover among high-potential employees who value growth and development
A stronger talent pipeline for future, critical leadership roles within the business
A more collaborative, agile workforce with enhanced problem-solving, communication, and results-oriented capabilities
Beyond our direct experience, research shows that investing in comprehensive leadership development programs transforms capable managers into impactful leaders, delivering measurable benefits to organizations.
For example, over 70% of participants who completed our Leadership Development Program earned upgraded performance ratings or were promoted.
The Origin of Our Flagship Leadership Development Program
Our comprehensive flagship Leadership Development Program emerged from a pressing need voiced by one of our key clients in the financial services industry. Facing high turnover among their top talent, and with a small internal HR and L&D team, our client was struggling to provide the hands-on development needed to support talented individual contributors stepping into people-leadership roles.
The ask for these new people managers was to not only grow and develop the talented individuals on their team but also remain highly involved with the tactical operations of their work in an organization where high pressure and change is constant.
This challenge provided the perfect incubator for our team to develop, pilot and iterate on a hands-on, cohort-based Leadership Development Program with a population of intellectually savvy, learning-oriented high performers who held themselves to a high standard and were interested in being equipped with strategies and tools to achieve ambitious goals in their careers.
Since the pilot, The Violet Group has successfully delivered over 20 iterations of our Leadership Program, supporting the growth and development of 200+ leaders across Functions.
What Sets Our Program Apart
With this in-depth experience, you could say we know a thing or two about how to run a highly successful, impactful program, and we pride ourselves on doing just that.
Based on consistent feedback and ongoing refinement, our program combines self-awareness building, personalized coaching, cohort-based learning, and senior leader engagement. This ensures participants gain the skills, confidence, and clarity needed to lead effectively, driving sustainable success for their teams and organizations.
While we typically design custom leadership programs to fit the unique needs of each client (e.g., considering factors like clients desired goals, context and culture, budget), our most rigorous and impactful programs include a set of key components, each designed to achieve specific outcomes.
Key Components of Our Leadership Development Program
Build Self-Awareness Through 360 Assessment
In-depth 360 assessment serves as a “mirror” for leaders, helping them understand their external reputation and impact, while also clarifying their values and aspirations.
This foundational tool provides participants with a clear, objective understanding of their leadership performance—a baseline that sets the foundation for measurable growth. These assessments offer a holistic view of their strengths, development areas, and the impact of their leadership style on their teams.
Participants gain actionable insights to enhance their performance, while managers and HR sponsors receive valuable, objective data on their organization’s talent.
In fact, in our feedback surveys, many participants rate this as the most impactful part of the program, appreciating its practical, specific feedback and its ability to drive meaningful growth.
Turn Feedback into Action through Personalized Leadership Coaching
Feedback is only the beginning—true leadership development happens when participants take their increased self-awareness and use it in practice to manage themselves in the moments that matter.
That’s why we incorporate 1:1 coaching into our flagship program. TVG Coaches provide participants with personalized guidance to translate 360 feedback into practical, actionable steps that address their unique challenges.
These tailored coaching sessions are designed to:
Create space to explore challenges in a confidential, guided forum
Address specific growth areas
Foster accountability and momentum
Build a clear path toward achieving developmental goals
With the support of an experienced coach, participants feel empowered to experiment, grow, and succeed in their leadership journeys.
Foster Skill-Building and Connection through Cohort Learning
Leadership doesn’t happen in isolation, and we design our leadership programming to mirror participant’s day-to-day experiences on the job.
As such, TVG’s cohort learning sessions are designed to build critical skills, foster collaboration, and create lasting connections. With guidance and teaching from TVG’s facilitation team, participants work together to develop capabilities identified as essential for success in their organization, such as:
Developing talent
Influencing without authority
Communicating effectively
Using practical frameworks and tools, participants apply their learning immediately to navigate real-world challenges. Cohort sessions also encourage trust and camaraderie, strengthening participants’ influence within their teams.
Encourage Collaboration and Problem-Solving through Peer Coaching
Between sessions, peer coaching groups offer a collaborative space to share insights, expand thinking, and hold each other accountable.
This component is consistently praised in feedback for its ability to:
Build cross-team connections
Provide ongoing accountability
Validate shared experiences and create a mindset of “we’re in this together”
Generate innovative solutions to shared challenges
Receive Guidance and Inspiration from Successful Senior Leaders
Direct exposure to senior leaders is a key highlight of our program. Through exclusive lunch-and-learn sessions, participants gain firsthand insights into how senior leaders navigate challenges, make decisions, and apply the strategies explored in the program.
These sessions offer:
Real-world examples of leadership in action
Practical advice from leaders who have walked in participants’ shoes
An opportunity to build connections with influential stakeholders
By combining personal growth, peer collaboration, and senior leadership guidance, participants leave the program equipped not only with enhanced skills but also with the confidence and clarity to lead effectively.
Why Leadership Development Matters
Leadership development is an investment in your organization’s future. By partnering with The Violet Group, you ensure your leaders are ready to take on new challenges and drive success.
As one client shared:
“TVG took the time to get to know our business and culture. Their genuine commitment to our success, willingness to adjust and adapt as things change, and trusted partnership are unmatched.”
Investing in leadership development isn’t just about today—it’s about preparing for tomorrow. With The Violet Group’s tailored approach, your organization gains a trusted partner dedicated to helping leaders achieve meaningful growth.
Let’s shape the future of your organization. Contact us to learn more.