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A study found that every dollar invested in leadership development yields a return on investment (ROI) ranging from $5 to $18 AUD.(1) 

That's why we're excited to announce our [2025 Program](https://ideas.growthfaculty.com/l/1071223/2024-06-12/5q9w34) of live virtual learning sessions, featuring some of the world's most influential thought leaders in business and leadership.

This year's program brings together masters of [team building](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/articles/teambuilding), [AI readiness](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/how-to-navigate-AI-culture-challenges/overview) and [AI governance](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/Understanding-AI-governance-challenges/overview), [organisational culture](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/articles/how-success-in-2025-depends-on-healthy-team-culture), and [business growth](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/articles/aurion-case-study) strategies.

From Patrick Lencioni's proven frameworks for building [high-performing teams](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/articles/how-culture-shapes-high-performing-teams) to [Jim Collins](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/articles/jim-collins-leadership-researcher-the-growth-faculty)'s Roadmap to Greatness, our curated speaker line-up ensures your professional learning is always at the highest level (while making it accessible and enjoyable). The program also includes:

*   **Shannon Byrne Susko** sharing her expertise on creating A-players who drive growth
*   **Steve Martin** revealing research-backed techniques to increase your [influence at work](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/articles/cialdini-principles-influence-at-work)
*   **Deborah Keep** on [Multiplier leadership](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/articles/multipliersanddiminishers)
*   **Andrea Clarke** on becoming more adaptable 
*   **Tiffani Bova** exploring the connection between customer and [employee experience](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/articles/employeeexperience) and business growth
*   **Mita Mallick** offering fresh perspectives on workplace inclusion
*   **Rachel Botsman** delivering insights on building trust in modern organisations
*   **Erin Meyer** providing strategies to reinvent organisational culture
*   A special **AI program** featuring expert speakers on topics like governance, culture, strategy and leadership

As well, there's an [Emerging Leaders Program](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/emerging-leaders-program/overview?sid=a0KRG00000E4mHJ2AZ) for high potentials and new managers, and new speakers are being added regularly.

Of course, real success comes from what happens after each session. Here are proven approaches from our upcoming speakers to help your business get the most out of these learning experiences:

**Creating Learning Pods (Based on Patrick Lencioni's Team Framework)**

Rather than sending individuals to sessions alone, create small groups of 3-4 people from different departments who attend together. After each session:

*   Meet within 24 hours to share key takeaways
*   Identify three immediate applications for your team
*   Schedule 30-day and 90-day check-ins to review implementation progress
*   Document successes and challenges to share with other pods

**Trust-Building Through Shared Learning (Rachel Botsman's Approach)**

Build trust across departments by:

*   Rotating pod membership quarterly
*   Creating safe spaces for discussing failed implementations
*   Celebrating successful applications of new concepts
*   Sharing learning stories in company communications

**Measuring Impact (Jim Collins' Method)**

Track your learning return on investment (ROI) using Collins's ["20-Mile March" concept](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/emerging-leaders-program/overview?sid=a0KRG00000E4mHJ2AZ):

*   Set small, consistent monthly goals for implementing new ideas
*   Track both lead and lag measures for each implementation
*   Document "before" states to enable clear comparison
*   Create a learning dashboard showing monthly progress

**Knowledge Integration Framework (Based on Erin Meyer's Cultural Mapping)**

Adapt new concepts to your team or company culture by:

1.  Assessment Phase
    *   Map current practices against new concepts
    *   Identify potential cultural barriers
    *   List required resources and support
2.  Integration Phase
    *   Start with small pilot groups
    *   Document local adaptations needed
    *   Create feedback loops for continuous refinement
3.  Scaling Phase
    *   Share success stories across departments
    *   Create standardised onboarding for new concepts
    *   Build internal expertise through teach-back sessions

Making Learning Stick: Implementation Guide for 2025

Before you attend each session, get familiar with the topic and think about how it applies to your business or your role in the business.  

*   Share speaker materials with your team a week before each session
*   Have each participant write down their top three challenges related to the topic
*   Create a shared document for questions to ask during Q&A
*   Schedule immediate post-session team discussions

Practical Tips for Session Preparation

Consider structuring the skeleton of your 2025 learning journey this way:

*   **Quarter 1**: Focus on team development (Patrick Lencioni, Shannon Byrne Susko, Deborah Keep sessions)
*   **Quarter 2**: Future-ready leadership and trust  (Andrea Clarke, Rachel Botsman, Jim Collins sessions)
*   **Quarters 3 & 4**: Culture and inclusion (Erin Meyer, CultureCon, speakers TBA)

The key to success is treating each session not as a one-time event but as a catalyst for organisational change. By creating structured follow-through processes, you ensure that insights become practices, and practices become culture.

**Interact with the speakers**

Growth Faculty specialises in interactive learning through live virtual sessions, allowing you to engage directly with speakers and fellow leaders. This format has proven particularly effective for senior leaders and emerging leaders alike, offering flexibility without compromising on the depth of learning.

For those focused on continuous improvement and developing leadership qualities, these sessions provide a unique opportunity to learn from those who have successfully navigated similar challenges. Whether you're working on team development or seeking to drive innovation, each session offers practical frameworks and actions you can implement immediately.

**Learning with Growth Faculty**

Join us in 2025 for an incredible year of learning and growth. The [immersive live virtual learning program](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/) with Growth Faculty membership is a must-have for your professional development and one of the most effective ways to access business leadership seminars. 

Growth Faculty also offers a great value [Enterprise plan](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/#plans) for larger companies to develop leadership skills in teams of 20 or more employees.

References:

1.  Wendy Hansen, How L&D Leaders Can Prove the ROI of Leadership Training, 2023, Training Industry article citing New Level Work's (formerly Better Manager) study.

Announcing Growth Faculty's 2025 Program

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Announcing Growth Faculty's 2025 Program

Learn from World-Class Business Leaders

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Stay Inspired