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Pricing Leadership Consulting, Coaching, & People Systems
Investing in leadership and people development is critical for the success of any organization.
Data suggests organizations should invest 2% of their annual budget in people. The investment in people is more than salaries. The investment is building the support system around your people.
We aren’t going to charge 2% of your annual budget.
People development helps to create a positive work environment, improve employee engagement, and increase productivity. Who wants to accomplish less in their business?
Consulting agencies offer various leadership and people development programs tailored to meet the unique needs of teams and organizations. How consultants design these programs and what they should result in should dictate whether we move ahead.
However, pricing plays a significant role in determining which Program to invest in.
Our approach to buying is often to find the least expensive proposal. When we consider programming we haven’t invested in previously, we become wary of even investing.
We’ve never done it that way, so why start now?
The world is changing, and work is evolving rapidly around us. Machines have made us believe we should approach everything with an efficiency mindset. But people are different. People need a unique approach, and the highest-performing organizations will recognize the power of a people system to succeed in the 21st century.
Structures and efficiencies alone will not change anything. Building your business without a People System will not bring change. It will get the same results.
We often hear, “We should reorganize our staff to a more efficient structure. That’s all we need.”
Structures and efficiencies alone will not change anything. Building your business without a People System will not bring change. At best you will get the same results, and maybe even increase frustration.
Investing in a People System may be a new idea for you. It means:
- removing friction
- making workflow
- creating a culture where your people thrive in every area of life (instead of being exhausted robots when they get home)
How much should you invest in people development?
What will it cost to work with Leaders Rising Network?
Here are some pricing considerations that teams and organizations should keep in mind when investing in leadership and people development programs:
Who are we working with?
When investing in leadership and people development programs, one of the first considerations is whether we are working with individual leaders or teams/groups of leaders.
While individual programs offer a personalized experience tailored to the needs of specific leaders, group programs allow for a more collaborative learning experience, where leaders can learn from one another and build a sense of community.
The size and scale of the Program also differs.
Individual leader approaches tend to focus more on 1-to-1, which requires personalization and individualized attention.
Team approaches incorporate team exercises that scale more cost-efficiently across an organization.
Our typical approach incorporates individual leaders and teams but not an organization-wide one-size-fits-all approach. Here is one approach:
Step 1: work with individual leaders to ensure they are healthy and building a strong culture
Step 2: work with teams to begin scaling across the organization
Step 3: equip internal champions to strengthen and maintain the People System every day
Developing a Train the Trainer Approach
Speaking of internal champions:
Another pricing consideration is utilizing a “train the trainer” approach. We can scale in large organizations and small teams by equipping in-house leaders to come alongside our consulting agency to deliver programming.
This approach can be beneficial, as it allows for a more cost-effective solution and enables the organization to build internal capabilities with these champions.
However, it’s essential to ensure that the internal trainers receive adequate training and support to deliver the Program effectively.
Taking a System Approach to People Development
20th-century consultants put together training based on books, reading, and academic articles in order to transfer knowledge.
In the 21st century, you need a digital approach.
And that impacts your pricing.
Our team refers to digital in two ways:
The world is digital (i.e., fast-paced), so you need to create fast-paced strategies for implementation and transformation. Knowledge isn’t enough.
We utilize digital approaches, including virtual access to content, coaches, and platforms to maximize the impact of your investment
When you invest, ask yourself this question:
How much application and implementation will I need to manage myself?
Our People System approach sets the stage for immediate application, using simple structures and precise tools.
We also leverage digital platforms to deliver content. Our digital platform yields multiple benefits:
- The information is in the hands of everyone on the team
- The cost-effective digital platform allows us to flip the classroom: your team doesn’t come to a session to hear us teach. You come to the session to put these tools into action and build problem-solving solutions.
- You gain the most from our high-tech AND high-touch approach.
What is the Program’s Duration?
The duration is also a consideration when pricing your leadership and people development programming.
Leadership and people development programs can range from short-term to long-term, depending on the organization’s needs and goals.
A 6-month program may be suitable for organizations that need to:
• address specific leadership challenges
• shift to a system-based people development approach
• manage challenging workflow planning through seasons
A 12-month program may be more appropriate for organizations looking for a more comprehensive approach and are ready for long-term solutions.
Long-term solutions tend to increase the investment in the short term while decreasing over the long term as internal champions are trained and equipped.
Does the Program include Leadership Coaching?
Another factor to consider is whether the Program includes leadership coaching for key leaders or all participants.
Individualized leadership coaching can be valuable to any leadership and people development program because it pushes participants toward application and accountability.
Coaching provides leaders with personalized accountability and feedback, helping them identify areas for improvement and develop their leadership skills.
Coaching can be uncomfortable for leaders who have never experienced coaching, but many growing organizations see the value in coaching for every leader.
“I have good leadership instincts.
Why would I need to invest in this?”
The world is moving so fast. How are you multiplying your leadership instincts with the people around you?
We find many incredible leaders who have great instincts and have built their leadership systems.
However, having and sharing your system with other leaders are two very different problems.
Installing a People System in your organization will be the most efficient and practical approach to increasing your efficiency, building your people, and ensuring your organization is set for long-term growth and success.
“That’s great, but what’s my investment actually going to be?”
Final Price
We hope you understand the layers of complexity involved in building your solution. We also believe in the data: your investment will yield multiples in ROI.
Investing in leadership and people development programs is crucial for the success of any organization. When considering the pricing of these programs, it’s essential to consider the organization’s needs and goals and the various program options available.
Keeping these considerations in mind, teams and organizations can make informed decisions and invest in programs that will yield the best results.
Start with your personal GPS Assessment to begin finding clarity. Then, if it makes sense, we’d be glad to walk through how to build leaders people want to work for in your organization.
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