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It's time to reframe your thinking – developing great leaders doesn't rely on a specific type of person, great leadership comes from the actions that people are empowered to take. 

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A new approach to leadership development strategy

Uncertain times require a new and different way of thinking about leadership; relying on hierarchy and rigid processes does not work anymore.  

By taking a human-centred approach to leadership development, you can empower people to take the leadership action that is needed. People who can assess a situation, have confidence in their decision-making, flex easily and understand the impact of their actions on others.  

At Impact, we frame leadership as a vital kind of action – a practical approach that can be learned and developed, not just a list of pre-determined qualities a leader might be expected to have. What makes our approach so unique is that it can be developed by anyone at any level. Our leadership development programmes can be beneficial across any context or challenge, whether for individuals, teams, or organisations.

Taking meaningful leadership action

At Impact, we have a unique approach to leadership. We don't see it as a person or as a position. We see leadership as a special and vital action.

We work with you and your organisation to move away from the traditional language of corporate leadership development and instead promote the vital need to act. We help people understand how to take leadership action.

Creating a culture of leadership action isn't easy. If it was, then leadership skills would be transformed simply by reading about leadership development or emulating inspirational leaders. It is through the quality of our leaders and the impact of their leadership in action that we create the capacity for all our organisations to learn, adapt and grow. 

Our customised leadership development approach supports people across all levels of the organisation. We move people to take leadership action by engaging them with meaning, values and motive and aligning them to your purpose. Our approach builds new mindsets and instils collaborative behaviours. People become active learners, able to use what they know to enhance individual performance,  drive organisational growth, support team development or re-think their approach to change management.

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Invest in experiential leadership development

Leadership development comes through exploration, adventure, and openness to experience. Experiential learning makes it possible to transform leadership potential into real-world impact, encouraging deeper engagement. Use the links below to find out how collaborating with us will liberate the potential of your leaders so they can take your organisation to new places. Explore specific leadership contexts, discover client case studies and read some of our current thinking on leadership.

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Build executive and senior teams that can lead and inspire change in your organisation.

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High-potentials, graduates and apprentices - Impact's future leader programmes develop your early careers talent and help you see the person behind the stereotype.

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We’re living in times of rapid change. Work with us to develop leaders and teams who can respond with agility to your organisation's challenges.

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Empowering transformational change through leadership with Charter Manufacturing

Charter Manufacturing’s multi-award-winning programs have produced leaders who are enabled to be agile and lead transformational change.

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Award-winning leadership development programmes

Year after year, we continue to be acknowledged for the quality and effectiveness of our partnerships with clients and for our own work on making Impact a great place to work. Our leadership development courses help individuals and teams strengthen collaboration, lead with purpose, and drive long-lasting results for organisations.

2025 Training Industry Top 20 Leadership Training Company
Top 20 Leadership Training Company 2025

Impact is a 2025 Top 20 Leadership Training Company. Training Industry independently assess the training marketplace for top providers. Their Top Leadership Training List, based on capabilities and expertise, includes Impact for the 15th consecutive year. 

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Silver Brandon Hall award for best unique or innovative leadership program 2023
Silver Brandon Hall award for best unique or innovative leadership program 2023

Migros Bank's program 'Leading for Growth' has supported the bank to embed sustainable change across the organisation. It won a Brandon Hall Group silver award for best unique or innovative leadership development in 2023.

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