Breakthrough Thinking
Challenge:
Difficulty effectively communicating technical updates to the board partially due to non-native English-speaking background.
Communication issues with the primary manufacturer, causing tension and hindering collaboration.
Coaching Approach:
Focused coaching on three primary areas: presentation skills, intercultural communication, and conflict resolution.
As we close the books on another year, it's time to reflect, recharge, and set our sights on an extraordinary 2024. For financial and professional services professionals, this means:
Gratitude: Remember, behind the deals and docs, there's a human element. Take time to appreciate your clients, colleagues, and the privilege of shaping the financial landscape.
Perspective: Step away from the screen, reconnect with nature, and gain fresh perspective. A clear mind leads to sharper deals.
Renewal: Prioritize your well-being. Whether it's a mountain trek or a mindfulness practice, invest in activities that recharge your soul and fuel your drive.
Vision: Chart your course for the year ahead. Set ambitious goals, strategize with your team, and embrace the challenge of the climb.
Accountability: Someone beside you who can provide motivation, perspective, and insight to help you stay focused and energized to achieve your goals separates dreamers from achievers.
Let's make 2024 a year of not just closing deals, but closing the gap between ambition and fulfillment.
Leadership development is key for private equity returns in a high debt environment, especially while PE firms are being forced to spend more money to keep their portfolio companies going concerns as rising interest rates disrupt the buyout industry’s well-worn, debt-heavy playbook. One way to optimize operations is to invest in the leadership team. There are a few reasons for this. First, strong leadership is essential for any company to succeed, but it is especially important for PE portfolio companies. This is because PE firms typically have ambitious growth plans for their portfolio companies, and they need leaders who can execute on these plans.
Breakthrough's leadership development programs are tailored to a professional or financial services firm's unique values and culture. Our framework ensures that your current and upcoming leaders are well-equipped to drive success and growth aligned with the firm’s strategy and shaped by the firm’s secret sauce: your people and your culture.
Employee performance is a crucial factor for the success of any business. However, many leaders face challenges when it comes to performance management. Ultimately, performance management, like leadership more broadly, comes down to communication between a leader and her employees. Moreover, if an employee isn’t meeting performance expectations, it’s appropriate to investigate their supervisor’s communication and other leadership skills, as well.
