Leadership Assessment & Development Centre for an Educational Group
The Challenge
A leading educational conglomerate in Maharashtra, comprising six institutions offering Engineering, Design, and MBA programs, sought an independent assessment of its senior leadership team, including Vice Chancellors, Pro Vice Chancellors, and Deans.
The objective was to evaluate leadership readiness and build a stronger pipeline to support the group's growth agenda focused on Scale, Profitability, and Future Leadership Capability.
Our Intervention
Whitespace designed and delivered a Leadership Assessment & Development Centre comprising:
Structured 360-degree assessments in partnership with Thomas Assessments
121 individual leadership feedback and development conversations
Creation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) supported by learning resources
Leadership readiness reviews with senior management and the CHRO
A customized Strategic Impact vs. Operational Impact framework was developed to evaluate leadership contribution and future potential.
Impact
Objective assessment of leadership capability across six institutions
Identification of high-potential leaders and succession risks
Data-driven insights for leadership deployment and role realignment
Individual development plans for all participating leaders
Stronger leadership pipeline aligned to future business needs
The engagement provided the management team with a clear view of leadership readiness and actionable insights to shape future talent decisions.
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