Among hundreds of international applicants, 3 leadership programs that the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)® developed in partnership with clients have been honored by the research and analyst firm Brandon Hall Group through its annual Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards. This recognition is for programs specifically aimed at strengthening women leaders and building greater organizational equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
The awards from Brandon Hall include wins for our partnerships with clients in the following years:
- Stellantis: 2022, 2021, 2020
- Cognizant: 2022
- Merck: 2019
Stellantis (Formerly Fiat-Chrysler): 2020, 2021, 2022
Our Custom Women’s Leadership Program With Stellantis Wins for 3 Consecutive Years
Our partnership with client Stellantis received a Brandon Hall Silver Award in both 2022 and 2021, as well as a Bronze Award in 2020, for excellence in the category of “Best Advance in Leadership Development for Women.”
The Stellantis Women’s Leadership Experience (WLE) is a unique women’s leadership training program developed in partnership with CCL. Spearheaded by members of the Women’s Alliance business resource group, one of 10 employee-directed business resource groups at the company that work to bridge multicultural differences and to support career opportunities for members, WLE is focused on early- to mid-career professionals.
“The result was an 8-month program offering participants a mix of experiences, including executive coaching, executive sponsors (both men and women), 360 surveys, and customized leadership training opportunities,” said Teresa Thiele, Director of Mopar Purchasing and Supplier Operations and co-chair of the Women’s Alliance Board and WLE Committee, FCA-North America.
“This robust program was designed to enrich participant perspectives of the business, connection to senior leaders, and enhance their individual leadership toolkits.”
Cognizant: 2022
Our Custom Women’s Leadership Training Program With Cognizant Wins Gold
Our partnership with Cognizant, a leading business and technology consultancy serving many Global 2000 clients, won a 2022 Brandon Hall Gold Award in the “Diversity and Inclusion” category for its signature women’s leadership development program, Propel.
Cognizant has been focused on supporting gender diversity and levelling the playing field for women in tech careers around the world. The company has made significant progress in setting and committing to gender goals that invest in women through training, mentorship, and professional development.
Part of that commitment is its Propel women’s leadership development program, developed in partnership with CCL. Over 1000 mid- and senior-level women leaders across the globe been through the program to date, and Cognizant continues to have a vision of accelerating a diverse pipeline and strengthening the proportion and voice of women in senior leadership roles.
The 3-month women’s leadership development experience includes sessions with CCL faculty on amplifying your leadership brand, enhancing your executive presence, expanding strategic networks, and accessing mentoring support. Peer networking and community-building are an important component of Propel, too. Program outcomes include increased promotions, expanded responsibilities, and new roles taken on by women leaders who have completed the program. Learn more about how we’re supporting gender diversity in the leadership pipeline at Cognizant.
Merck: 2019
Our Partnership With Merck for Its Diverse Leader Program Wins Gold
Our partnership with Merck, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, received a Brandon Hall Gold Award for excellence in 2019.
Merck’s leadership program, also developed in partnership with CCL, is aimed at preparing their high-potential African-American, Hispanic / Latino, and Asian American leaders for senior leadership positions. It’s also designed to help prospective senior leaders of color develop stronger networks inside the company to build a culture of inclusion.
Merck is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of its global business and considers diversity in management, both from a gender and racial / ethnic perspective, a key performance indicator.
View All Our Awards from Brandon Hall
We are proud to partner with these clients on award-winning programs that are contributing to the important work of elevating and supporting women leaders and promoting increased equity, diversity, and inclusion in workplaces around the world.
These 3 client partnerships are among the many awards and accolades that CCL has received from The Brandon Hall Group and others in recent years.
About Brandon Hall Group
Brandon Hall is a professional development company that provides data, research, insights, and certification to Learning, Talent, and HR executives and organizations. The company has been operating for 30 years and has influenced the development of over 10 million employees and executives. It’s well known for its Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards®, known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management,” which recognize top achievements in HR, learning, talent management, and workforce development. These awards are considered a gold standard, like the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management,” honoring innovation in areas like leadership, DEI, and HR tech from leading global organizations. Learn more about Brandon Hall.
At the Center for Creative Leadership, our drive to create a ripple effect of positive change underpins everything we do. For 50+ years, we’ve pioneered leadership development solutions for leaders at every level, from community leaders to CEOs. Consistently ranked among the top global providers of executive education, our research-based programs and solutions inspire individuals at every level in organizations across the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — to ignite remarkable transformations.
At the Center for Creative Leadership, our drive to create a ripple effect of positive change underpins everything we do. For 50+ years, we’ve pioneered leadership development solutions for leaders at every level, from community leaders to CEOs. Consistently ranked among the top global providers of executive education, our research-based programs and solutions inspire individuals at every level in organizations across the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — to ignite remarkable transformations.
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