To ensure that the learning programs translated to tangible results and the learnings were implemented on the ground, the consulting partner designed a sustenance program which involved taking up a month-long project after each workshop which would help the participants practice and implement the concepts they had learnt during the workshop for their professional as well as personal development. As part of the sustenance program, participants were given access to a learning portal and received support in the form of fortnightly reviews which were conducted by the consulting partner's coaches.

Currently, the participants are taking up a six month long sustenance project powered by this Portal called ‘FUEL which helps them define milestones, review progress at each stage and seek mentorship at various levels of the project. The projects will involve participants taking up operational excellence projects and holistically applying what they have learnt through the LDP under the guidance of the coaches.

Impact of the intervention

The workshop and the subsequent coaching sessions had a positive impact on the organisational culture with employees reporting significant changes in their ability to deal with peers, customers and suppliers. The various communication and negotiation techniques helped them negotiate better contract with both, employees and suppliers thereby strengthening their relationships. Participants found it easier to delegate to their team members and also monitor work. Participants reported that their delegating work improved the team's morale while also freeing up their bandwidth. They also led brainstorming and problem solving sessions within their departments and reported improvements to long standing issues.

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