tln vision strategy laug 2010

Program Overview

2010 August

© 2010 Linkage Network

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Linkage Inc & Vision

TheLinkageNetwork

Toronto Chapter

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Headquarters: Burlington, MA US

US Locations: Atlanta, New York, San Francisco

International Locations: Athens, Bangalore, Brussels, Bucharest, Istanbul, Johannesburg,

Kuwait City, Mexico City, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto

Linkage Locations


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Selected Clients

A global organizational

development company that

specializes in leadership and

management development


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Linkage Lines of Business

• The Essential Coach™

• The Hogan Personality Inventory

• The HiPlay ™ Team Assessment

• Communication Styles & AbilitiesInventory for Leaders (C-SAIL)

• The Assessment Instrument for Managers (AIMTM)

• The Leadership Assessment Instrument (LAI™)

• The Compleat Consultant™

Proven LeadershipDevelopment Systems

Innovative StrategicChange Solutions

Results Focused Assessments & Coaching

Leading Edge Summits & Institutes

World Renowned Speakers Broadcasts

Customized & Public Training

• Clayton Christensen, Innosight

• William Bridges, Transitions

• Corporate Development Center


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This has always been

our dream at Linkage –

to connect leaders worldwide

in a true “linkage”

Our Vision


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Create a learning network of 100,000 high potential leaders

from around the world

A right of passage for high potential and high performers

This is just a start.In years ahead, we see unlimited opportunities for leaders to

learn together, including exchange programs, where leaders

spend time with other leaders in various parts of the globe.

There are endless connection points.

This has always been our dream at Linkage –

to connect leaders worldwide in a true “linkage”

Our Vision


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Vision Coming Alive…

Linkage Network is…

A global learning community committed to the self-development of leaders

Designed to accelerate leadership development, inspire high performers and

improve business results .

Positions leaders to more effectively lead globally.

Goal 100,000 members and 50 metropolitan cities in 5 years - 2015

LIVE Next

Mexico CityBangalore

Early Planning Stage

Leveraging social media for global & sustainable learning

40 Members –Boston ,MA 110 Members -Athens, Greece

Toronto, CanadaLondon, UK


»Creating the Vision»Creating the Organization»Building a High Performance Culture»Driving Growth Through Innovation»Producing Results

»Strategic Thinking»Communication Negotiation»Leading Change

»Coaching and Mentoring»Problem Solving»Leading Teams

»Focused Drive»Emotional Intelligence»Trusted Influence

»Conceptual Thinking»Systems Thinking

The Member Experience

GlobalLearning

Community

LocalLearning

Community

PersonalLearning

Community

• 360 LAI assessment tool

• Debrief session

• Individual Development Plan

• Thought Leader

Broadcasts

• HILM Resources

• Online Leadership Library

• Linkage Network Website

• In Person Expert Speakers

• Networking Opportunities

• Best Practice Resource

Exchange

• Local Business Leaders

• Learning Teams

• Peer Coaching

Assess& Plan

The High Impact Leadership Model (HILM)

Linkage Inc Leadership Model

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World Renowned Leadership

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Global Advisory Board

Thought Leaders

Lynda Grattonon Creating Performance Driven Innovation within your Organization

Nov 2010 UK

Malcolm Gladwellon Why People are Successful

June 17th 2010

View live or on demand broadcasts of the most world-renowned leaders 8 times a year. These

90-minute broadcasts include an interactive Q&A session with the featured presenter

SheensIyengar The Art of Choosing

Sept 15th 2010

Phil HarkinsCEO Linkage, Author,

Powerful Conversations

Marshall

GoldsmithAuthor,

What Got You Here

Won’t Get You There

Noel TichyAuthor,

The Leadership Engine

Tom PetersSpeaker, Author

In Search of Excellence

Warren BennisProfessor, Author (28)

Transparency, How Leaders

Create a Culture of Candor

Role of Global Advisory Board – advice, ideas & guidance


Connecting leaders…

Dynamic Learning Through Global Networks

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TorontoHub

AthensHub

BostonHub

UKHub

Best-in-class leadership thought leaders

Sustainable learning via global networks, local hubs & coaching

Unique networking opportunity

Learning Teams

Local Networking Event

Passion Groups

Peer Coaching


Member Profile – Successful in a Learning Community

Willingness to share business struggles and learnings

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Takes initiativebeyond their current role

Agile learnerwho embraces

change

Successful in getting resultsthrough teams

Effectivecommunicator

Demonstratesconsistently

strong leadershipcapabilities

Commitment tolearner and

development


Founding Members

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Testimonials

Pavlos KatsivelisGeneral Manager,

PEPSICO-IVI, Greece

Errica LabrianouHR & AdministrationDirector, Johnson & Johnson Consumer

Hellas SA

Joanne Alexia Betsis

HR Director Greeceand Balkans,

Starbucks

StefanosAnagnostopoulos

CEO, Alcon Labs, Greece

“..one of the most value added

investments in terms of time and money

of last year. Having participated in all of

the forums to-date, I consider this a

great opportunity to listen to some of

the leading business thinkers

worldwide and gain innovative insights

that can be adapted to our local

practices.”

“Linkage Network is a great initiative

that combines the unique opportunity

to interact with world thought leaders

while at the same time exchanging

ideas on important topics with other

professionals. Furthermore, this high

quality learning experience is proved at

an attractive price resulting to best

value for money.”

“The Linkage Network offers the unique

opportunity to our executives, to come

into contact with the world’s thought

leaders. It is a complete, annual

development program, which offers

great value compared to its cost!”

“I consider myself privileged that I

joined this unique program. It is

innovative, inspirational, giving new

perspectives in leadership development

and great opportunity to combine high

level interactive learning with

professional networking.”

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Shared Benefits - Driving Results

Individual L&D Results

OrganizationBusiness Results

» Reflective learning: structured peer coaching & action oriented learning team

» In person events creating a local peer network

» 24/7 access to top leadership development resources

What Members Receive

» Leadership development plan – integrated

» Sustainable network of global leaders

» Improved individual & team performance

» A year-long development experience

Member Benefits

» Talent retention strategy

» Safe development platform - most valuable people

» Cost effective - use of development budget

» Venue – test succession planning/bench strength

What Organizations Receive

» Create (or compliment) a leadership brand

» Improved business results

» Improved individual & team performance

» A year long solution - sustainable learning

Organization Benefits

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Sustainable, Cost Effective, Safe, Action Learning

Shared Discovery, Meaningful Peer Engagement, On Demand, Diverse 21st Century Learning


Sustainable Competitive Differentiating Advantage

Access to World Renown Thought Leadership

International Presence and Footprint

Social Media ‒ Portal

» Warren Bennis

» Marshall Goldsmith

» William Bridges

» Europe

» North America

» Asia

» Access to leaders from leading global

institutes otherwise not available

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Thank You.

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