Winning solutions
We use the word “solutions” quite deliberately. We shy away from talking about products or services, per se, but can easily talk to the approaches and methods we employ to achieve outcomes, seize future opportunities, or solve problems for our clients in the leadership and organizational space.
Below are a few examples of what our partnership with clients can accomplish.
Irene McPhail, Founder & Senior Principal"We interact with the most senior decision-makers across any sector with a data-driven and direct approach to generate tangible and observable results."
Developing sustainable pipelines of leaders equipped with the right skills and behaviors for tomorrow’s challenges
Identifying highest-potential leaders (individuals and cohorts)
Leadership assessments (qualitative, quantitative, psychometric)
Individual and cohort development planning
Defining future leadership capabilities
Design, development, and delivery of management and/or leadership academies
Follow-up integration into internal and external training/developmental programs
Certifying senior leaders as “leadership coaches”
Individual and team leadership coaching
Ongoing progress/impact assessments and recalibration
Founder, India Professional Services Firm“The impact they leave and difference they make is unparalleled. The coaching not only transformed me into a better leader but also as a much-rounded human being. Best wishes always Irene and team LAI.”
Ensuring the success of leaders transitioning into more impactful roles
Complete landscape assessment
Forward-looking leadership assessments
Intensive executive coaching and consultation
Executive team-building design and facilitation
In-depth consultation on typical transition-related topics such as change leadership, team-building, focus on key priorities, managing expectations, navigating new relationships, professional re-branding
Ongoing maintenance programs for enduring impact
Business Unit President, Global Financial Services Firm"I have benefited tremendously over the years from Irene's no-nonsense advice. She has sharpened my wits and softened my edges to turn me into the corporate leader I am today...better every day, but still open to learning new ways of thinking and behaving."
Eliminating barriers to organizational effectiveness, from leadership team misalignment, silo-ing, failure to achieve diversity goals, resistance to change, etc.
Conduct and/or consult on data from colleague engagement or climate surveys
In-depth, custom qualitative and/or quantitative assessments of organizational conditions
Weaving business and/or strategic themes into an organizational optimization roadmap
Identifying the fewest and simplest integrated solutions and/or interventions that will yield optimal results
Execution of solutions (training, facilitation, consultation, coaching, etc.)
Measuring results, recalibrating, remeasuring
Chief of Staff to President, Global Financial Services Firm“Irene and her team of seasoned consultants have been invaluable partners in my role as Chief of Staff. They bring sharp insights that slice through the noise and politics of everyday business. Patiently, but with conviction, they challenge us to be courageous with our aspirations, and are deft at navigating strong personalities to foster cohesion and alignment. I leave every call with Irene inspired, invigorated and with renewed conviction for our strategic goals.”
Transforming enabling functions (e.g., HR, IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance) toward strategic business contribution
Complete landscape assessment
In-depth qualitative assessments of organizational conditions and enabling function impact
Weaving business and/or strategic themes into an organizational roadmap
Identifying the fewest and simplest integrated solutions and/or interventions that will yield optimal results
Execution of solutions (training, facilitation, consultation, coaching, etc.)
Regional Legal Lead, Global Pharmaceutical Corporation“I had the honor to be among the first clients of LAI in their Middle East practice. I consider LAI as a true partner. They will challenge your thinking and provide you with alternative perspectives that will support advancing your career.”
Assessing leadership effectiveness and impact
Board-commissioned executive assessments
Selection criteria development and assessment
Succession planning consultation
Custom-tailored research that captures the truth, mitigates risk, and optimizes success
Governance-level briefings
Linkage consultation among executive assessment, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness metrics
Customized support for transitioning executives
Emerging Legal Leader, Global Healthcare Firm “I feel privileged to have LAI support with my development plan. LAI team makes clients feel they are their only clients. The curriculum they build greatly help clients explore themselves and see things from different perspective. LAI team is diverse and enjoys unique combination of being professional yet very warm and provides truly valuable insights.”