Why it Works

The Path Forward approach is honest, time-tested and uniquely effective. It includes:

A proven conceptual framework around superior leadership—in any organization

Consistent experiential learning in real-world applications—practicing what you learn

A coaching approach, rather than “teaching” or “training”—for sustainable learning over time

A community of wisdom and accountability—throughout your leadership journey

“Human capital” is any organization’s #1 asset.

Path Forward helps companies leverage this asset to maximize efficiency and competitive advantage. Benefits:

less turnover / higher retention
fewer HR problems
greater employee motivation and satisfaction
enhanced efficiency — of the leader AND her/his direct reports

Our programs support leaders over their entire life cycle — from first-line manager to executive.

There is no magic bullet for becoming a leader.

One-shot workshops never “create” effective leaders. What does work?

The right leadership development model

Path Forward’s “Leadership Platform” is a comprehensive 12-“plank” approach to building the foundation of great leadership.

The Leadership Platform begins with:

“leadership of self,” expands to
“leadership of others,” and concludes with
“leadership of teams/organizations.”

The right leadership development structure

In our Leadership Workshop series (our flagship program), each “plank” of the Leadership Platform is developed over the course of one month—sparked by an interactive, focused seminar, and supported by real-world application over time.

Highlights of this structure:

experiential learning
a coaching, rather than “teaching,” methodology, and
a longitudinal approach—learning over time, incorporating feedback from the system to build accountability and sustainable behavior change.

The right leadership development context

Sustainable learning—i.e. learning that changes behavior for good—happens only:

when applied to real-world situations
when reflection and feedback are key components
when embedded in a community of support and challenge

The right leadership choice

Path Forward offers all the above, to maximize our clients’, and their company’s, success.