Case Study - Lendlease - Personal development and generating social value

About

Springboard Tasman Peninsula is Lendlease Foundation's flagship programme. Approximately 1,000 employees from around the world participated in a five-day personal development program to support them in reaching their full potential.

Objective

The program supports Lendlease Foundation’s goals through the development of a meaningful partnership between Lendlease and the Tasman Peninsula community designed to leave a long lasting positive social legacy.

Enriching the lives of employees and their families
Aiding charities and communities
Inspiring interest in the activities of Lendlease

Solution

Springboard is a five-day multi-faceted personal development program that involves personal reflection, facilitated learning and direct community engagement.

Springboard is a cutting edge example of how theory and research can be implemented in a practical environment. The program is built on the foundation of Positive Psychology research and includes Strengths-Based Development, Recovery tools and Awareness practices.

Result

The Springboard Tasman Peninsula program has generated over $20 million in social and economic outcomes for Lendlease delegates, local community volunteers and businesses.

This represents a Social Return on Investment of around $3.60 for every $1 invested in its activities. Check out the summary report, which was independently assured by Social Value International.