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AGL ELEVATE PLUS 2017 CASE STUDY !
ELEVATE PLUS
CASE STUDY
AGL
2017
AGL ELEVATE PLUS 2017 CASE STUDY !
Inkling’s purpose is to elevate humanity. We awaken human potential and, in doing so,
revolutionise how we live, work and lead.
WHY WORK WITH INKLING
Driven by the science of inclusion, diversity and psychological wellbeing, Inkling equips individuals to create extraordinary lives and careers, and enables organisations to build cultures where everyone flourishes.
Technology is transforming how we live and work at an unprecedented rate, and our brains are simply not equipped to manage these new demands. This begs the question: in an environment that is faster- paced and more fragmented than ever before, how can we create workplaces that encourage innovation, contribution and belonging?
Inkling’s programs create sustained shifts in mindset, brain and behaviour that awaken individuals and organisations to their full potential. We help our clients to not only meet the demands of the transforming world, but to lead the transformation. We are proud of our results:
• 100% of participants report that our programs have helped them to believe they have what it takes to be an outstanding leader
• 86% of participants state that our programs have helped build their resilience
AGL ELEVATE PLUS 2017 CASE STUDY !
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
In 2017, Inkling partnered with ALG to deliver our third Elevate* program and first
Elevate Plus; an in-depth leadership program for a small number of senior leaders. Since running the program with AGL over three years, we identified a need to extend this learning for leaders moving into executive level roles. The Elevate Plus program is designed to build confidence and capability of senior leaders to operate at executive level. Elevate comprised of several components, as outlined below.
AGL continues to partner with Inkling for the fourth year in a row to develop female leaders within the organisation.
*The Elevate program was delivered within AGL under the title of ‘Illuminate’
PROGRAM SUMMARY
PROGRAM LAUNCH
• A two hour event to launch the program to participants, line managers and executive team/senior leadership members
• Individual diagnostic assessments and setting of personal objectives
• One x two-hour individual coaching session to debrief ECR 360 and StrengthsFinder2.0
DIAGNOSTICS
CAREER PLANNING
• Two x one-hour individual coaching sessions to embed learnings and trouble shoot issues
• Two x three-hour group coaching sessions
COACHING
MODULES SPONSORSHIP
• Three core learning modules tailored to participants’ needs
• Leading self (two-days) • Leading others (one-day) • Leading with impact (two-days)
• Individual career planning session
• One x two-hour career planning session with your senior leader and
HR to agree a measurable development plan
• Line manager workshops to support and champion Eleveate
• StrengthsFinder2.0 • Three x three-hour workshops on
program strategic objectives, how best to support participants, and champion program at AGL
COACHINGNETWORKING SHARE SUCCESS
• A three-hour function that brings together the Board, executive team, participants and all line leaders
• We worked with six of the most senior women at AGL to prepare
them for executive level roles
• Intensive individual coaching
sessions
• Two-day workshop
• A half day event to formally close the program with participants, line managers and executive team/senior leadership members
The Elevate Plus program supported AGL to;
• Identify career paths and capability gaps of their most senior high-potential team at AGL • Gain the support and engagement of senior leaders in moving past the barriers to gender equity • Start operating differently at leadership level in order to increase gender equity across the business and build a culture
in which everyone can thrive
AGL ELEVATE PLUS 2017 CASE STUDY !
PROGRAM SUCCESS MEASURES
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
PROGRAM TESTIMONIALS
Agree20%
Strongly agree80%
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
Elevate Plus has helped me to define my career path and any capability gaps, as well as steps required to bridge these gaps;
Agree20%
Strongly agree80%
Elevate Plus has helped me to identify my career goals and objectives for the next 6-12 months;
The Elevate Plus Program achieved significant outcomes for AGL. The results outlined below speak for themselves. Summary of the key outcomes that participants saw from the Elevate Plus Program were:
Confidence. Prior to the program, only 60% of participants reported that they had the skills to be an outstanding leader at AGL, post- program this had increased to 100%.
Resilience. Pre-program only 20% of women felt that they had tools to help them juggle work and life commitments, post-program this had increased to 100%.
Ability to juggle work and life. 100% of participants believed they had the tools to juggle work and life commitments at the end of the program, compared with 80% before the program.
Movement. Before completing Illuminate Plus, 40% of participants reported that they were confident to seek out new senior leadership opportunities at AGL, post-program this had increased to 100% of women.
Evaluation of the program. • 100% of participants reported that the program has
helped them to be more confident in their skills and abilities, and to be willing to back themselves.
• 100% of participants state that the program has helped them to build resilience.
• 100% of participants reported that Elevate Plus had assisted them to take on a more senior role at AGL.
I have the tools and strategies to assist me to juggle work and life commitments;
“The program has helped me to understand and focus on my strengths, and to build further confidence in my ability (and
care less about what others 'may' think). It's also great to know that I'm not alone in the challenges I have, and will
continue to face.”
“My profile was non existent prior to this program, whereas now I have had exposure to the ELT and I wouldn't have had
the opportunities to meet other senior leaders from other parts of the business.’
“[Elevate] Plus helped me to identify my strengths which really was a stand out for me, it was something tangible rather
than wishy washy guess work. I learnt new strategies to deal with my low self confidence/negativity which I feel I can
utilise as part of my role. The exposure to other areas within the business, senior leaders and the executive was a
highlight along with developing strong friendships and the amazing support I received from the 4 other Illuminate Plus
participants. Thank you again! “
Agree80%
Strongly agree20%
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TESTIMONIALS
WOOLWORTHS - Head of Supplier
Development - Clair Stevenson
AGL ENERGY - General Manager, People
Experience - Karen Whittaker
From the first meeting, I could tell that Inkling were passionate about diversity and the professional and personal development of leaders. AGL has witnessed a positive change in the leaders that participate in their programs. Many of these participants move into more senior leadership roles and continue to deliver significant benefits to the organisation.
BENDIGO & ADELAIDE BANK - Senior Manager, Employee Connectedness - Amy Hendry
Working with Inkling has not only been energising and exciting for our organisation, their solutions have directly impacted both our corporate challenges and group the capability of our future leaders. We easily worked through the needs of the organisation, identified the right solutions for our culture and allowed the program to group through the feedback of the participants and the needs of the organisation. The results speak for themselves. Every measurable had a significant improvement.
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE - Associate Professor - Corinna Van Den Heuvel
If it wasn’t for the fabulous authentic coaches at Inkling and their tailored and unique leadership programs I would never have had the courage to step up into the leadership roles I am currently doing. Their programs profoundly changed my life both professional and personally and gave me clarity, believe and strength to lean in, take ownership of myself and lead. Before Inkling I felt like I was stuck and undeserving of leadership roles. I credit Inkling with removing my fear and making me fiercer.
SA WATER - Business Planning Specialist - Kimberley Kingsborough
Today I had to do a presentation in front of approximately 400 people. I am normally terrified to the point of wanting to pull out, however, I focused on my vision, ignored my inner lizard, and completed some serious breathing exercises beforehand... I delivered a great presentation. I have done nothing but praise the course and coached a few of my peers using the fantastic content. It really has made a difference!
BETFAIR - Marketing Content Manager - James McLoughlin
Absolutely fantastic workshop that delved into the psychology of why we behave the way we do when talking in front of groups. It also gave plenty of strategies to combat this behaviour. We learnt techniques that I’ll use for the rest of my life. Not easy to say that after many 3.5 hour workshops!
Inkling’s program is truly transformational. It has empowered my to shift form a pretty limiting mindset full of self-doubt and powerlessness, to an incredibly liberating new way of thinking about myself, my strengths and my goals. I have a new energy and the impact of how I’m thinking and acting differently is starting to have a snowball effect. I have confidence that I didn’t have before, which means I am stepping up to the table and feeling good about the contributions I am making.
VICINITY CENTRES - Market Intelligence and Capability Manager - Hayley Wheatley
Amazing! Best facilitator I’ve ever had. The combination of workshop and psychology means the techniques are grounded in proven theories. I was able to clarify what my strengths are, what is holding me back, and where I will go next.
ATLASSIAN - Developer Team Lead - Lucy Bain
I did the Ignite program over a year ago, and am still recommending it to friends and coworkers. Those two days really helped me to step back and evaluate what I was looking for in my job, career, and life. Recognising how I hold myself back, and seeing that so many other women have the same sabotaging thoughts allowed me to break the pattern. Within six months I had taken on more responsibilities, had more open conversations with my boss, and had clear career goals. Within 9 months I was promoted. Thank you!
AGL ELEVATE PLUS 2017 CASE STUDY !
WHO WE’VE WORKED WITH
AGL ELEVATE PLUS 2017 CASE STUDY !
AWARDS WE’VE WON
We are very proud to be the recipient of a number of individual and organisational awards, recognising our forward-thinking business and impact on the organisations we work with.
ELEVATE61
Inkling Women was one of 10 Australian organisations hand-picked by KPMG and Advance to participate in Elevate61 in 2016, an accelerator program to launch outstanding Australian businesses into the US.
TELSTRA BUSINESSWOMEN’S AWARDS
Our founder, Dr Gemma Munro, was a finalist in the Telstra Businesswomen’s Awards for Entrepreneurs in both 2015 and 2016.
BUSINESS REVIEW AUSTRALIA
In 2015, we were rated #2 in Australia for businesses encouraging female professionals.
MY BUSINESS AWARDS
In 2013 we won the Women in Business Award, recognising entrepreneurship, passion, dedication, achievements and contributions to the Australian community and economy.
AHRI AWARDS
Inkling Women was a 2016 finalist with Australia Post for the Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO Award for Gender Equity in the Workplace.
BUSINESSES OF TOMORROW
In 2018 we received the Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow Award, recognising businesses with clarity of vision, a drive to shape Australia’s future, and outstanding delivery and value for their customers.
