Director Development Programme: Clancy Consulting

I wanted to address the need for our leadership team – particularly at the board level—to develop stronger strategic thinking skills. We were facing challenges around succession planning and needed a more forward-thinking, cohesive approach. It was important to me that our leaders not only understood the value of succession but were also equipped with the tools to plan for it effectively.

“INPD’s Director Development Programme elevated our strategic leadership.”

We decided to use InPD to develop our Directors through the Director Development Programme. We were able to focus specifically on strategic leadership and succession planning, which were the core areas we wanted to strengthen. It felt like a bespoke solution that really aligned with our objectives.

“Face-to-face sessions transformed our approach to succession planning.”

Our Directors attended the training face to face. That personal interaction allowed for deeper engagement and discussion. INPD’s approach was practical and grounded in real-world scenarios, which helped everyone connect the learning back to their own roles. It wasn’t just about theory—it was about applying strategic thinking in a way that would have an immediate impact on the organisation.

“The training from INPD directly boosted our board’s strategic capabilities.”

INPD brought a high level of expertise and professionalism, the content of the course was directly relevant to our challenges. The training helped shift the mindset within our leadership team – people started thinking more strategically and became more proactive about long-term planning. That’s the kind of transformation that’s hard to measure but incredibly valuable.

“Practical strategies from INPD drove meaningful organisational change.”

First, we saw a clear improvement in strategic thinking at the leadership level. People are now more forward-focused and deliberate in their decision-making.

Second, our approach to succession planning has become much more structured and strategic. It’s no longer an afterthought—it’s a key part of our leadership conversations.

And finally, the training brought our team closer together. There’s now a stronger sense of shared purpose, and that’s been crucial in aligning our goals across departments.

“Our team now excels in strategic thinking thanks to INPD’s expertise.”