Spring Forward

 

What is it?

Spring Forward is the energising programme that boosts people on the way up. It enables them to:

  • brush away the cobwebs and take an in-depth look at what they are doing and where they are going
  • clarify their aspirations
  • become more focussed
  • improve their management performance by gaining insight into how gender, culture and managerial issues influence communication at work
  • implement a healthy stress management strategy
  • revitalise their work/life balance
  • set stretching, yet realistic, new goals
  • make an impact in the way they present themselves and their ideas
  • boost their self-motivation and positive attitude.
 

Who is it for?

For men and women who are either:

  • considering a move into a management or leadership role, or...
  • eager to progress further in their management or leadership role.
 

What does it consist of?

Spring Forward is a grounded two to three month programme, consisting of four tried, tested and profoundly effective elements:

  • a two-day workshop followed by a one-day workshop
  • an individually-tailored, two to three month project
  • coaching support
  • an attractive and comprehensive pack of exclusive course materials, including a specially recorded CD and the inspiring 'Springing Forward' book
 

What does it cover?

spring forward course materials
  • putting your positive attributes to work
  • harnessing your ‘drivers’ for increased success
  • developing and improving your leadership
  • presenting yourself positively as a leader
  • gaining coaching and mentoring that supports your aspirations
  • understanding how your brain ticks - for increased effectiveness
  • how men and women communicate at work
  • creating a vision for the future that puts a spring in your step
  • getting to grips with your perceived barriers to success
  • relaxation and stress management
  • setting imaginative yet realistic goals
  • hearing other people’s perspectives on your issues. (In evaluations, this is the aspect most highly valued by participants.)
  • making an impact in the way you present your ideas.
 

What results can I expect?

Participants approaching management or a senior professional role, have said that Spring Forward was the best preparation for their new role. They managed the transition much more smoothly and effectively as a result. Spring Forward significantly boosted their aspirations, skills, drive and confidence, and widened their perspective on taking on a leadership role.

Participants who were already in management or a senior professional role, say that Spring Forward was a real eye-opener to them, enabling them to understand their role, to build on their existing experience, to stand back from their day-to-day tasks and to optimistically plan a dynamic and fulfilling future as a leader of teams, projects and/or ideas. 

 

How do I know it works?

The enthusiastic evaluations provide fantastic data. Here is just a flavour of the results:

  • 89% of participants say they 'now feel more positive about myself.'
  • 88% say the programme has helped them be more effective in their work.
  • 83% say they 'now feel more able to initiate solutions.'
  • 82% say they 'now have specific goals I want to achieve.'

Read what other people have said about Spring Forward.

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