Leadership Accelence℠
From Potential to Performance
A staged, practical approach that aligns leadership behavior with your business strategy.
PROBLEMS WE SOLVE
When Leadership Becomes the Growth Bottleneck
Many organizations hit a growth ceiling not because of weak strategy, but because leadership behavior is not fully aligned to where the business is going. Stalled decisions, inconsistent execution, and misaligned priorities slow down key initiatives and erode confidence.
The Leadership Accelence℠ framework is designed to address three core problems with clear business risk:
Stalled
Growth
Leaders struggle to translate strategy
into focused action across the organization. Decisions slow,
priorities compete, and critical initiatives lose momentum before they deliver results.
Business Risk:
Slowed revenue growth, missed market opportunities, and transformation efforts that never fully land.
Poor Cross-Functional Collaboration
Leaders from different functions
pursue competing priorities and misaligned goals. Meetings recycle
the same issues while handoffs
between teams create delays and inconsistencies.
Business Risk:
Execution bottlenecks, costly rework, and friction between critical teams that erodes overall performance.
Rising Attrition and Disengagement
Managers deliver uneven quality with unclear expectations and limited development opportunities. High performers quietly disengage, then leave for organizations with stronger leadership support.
Business Risk:
Loss of key talent, higher hiring and onboarding costs, and a weaker leadership bench for future growth.
The Leadership Accelence℠ framework directly targets these three problems, turning leadership from a bottleneck into a driver of growth.
THE METHODOLOGY
Turning Leadership Gaps into Business Momentum
Leadership Accelence℠ is a sequenced, repeatable process that turns leadership alignment into measurable business momentum.
lign Organizational Goals
Clarify strategic priorities and the specific leadership behaviors needed to achieve them. This foundational step gets sponsors aligned on where leadership must evolve to unlock business results.
Where this shows up: Enterprise transformation, new growth strategies, post-merger integration.
alibrate the Team
Assess current leadership strengths, gaps, and misalignments using Birkman, 360 feedback, and stakeholder interviews. Leaders gain a shared, data-driven view of what’s working and what’s blocking performance.
Where this shows up: Cross-functional leadership teams, finance/operations alignment, product go-to-market squads.
reate the Blueprint
Translate assessment insights into a practical development roadmap with clear milestones, participants, and success metrics. This becomes the actionable plan that connects leadership to business outcomes.
Where this shows up: Annual planning, talent reviews, leadership pipeline discussions.
xecute with Support
Launch targeted coaching, group development, and team sessions integrated into real work. Leaders practice new behaviors with live guidance, ensuring skills stick in context.
Where this shows up: Executive coaching, emerging leader cohorts, intact team workshops.
earn from Progress
Review behavioral shifts, collaboration gains, and business metrics through structured check-ins. Data reveals what’s accelerating results and where adjustments are needed.
Where this shows up: Quarterly business reviews, leadership offsites, sponsor updates.
stablish Growth Plan
Convert early wins into sustainable individual and team growth paths, including succession readiness. This solidifies leadership gains for the long term.
Where this shows up: Succession planning, promotion decisions, reorganization efforts.
urture,
oach &
levate
Embed leadership excellence into culture through ongoing reinforcement, peer networks, and advanced coaching. Creates a self-sustaining pipeline of aligned, high-impact leaders.
Where this shows up: Ongoing leadership programs, culture initiatives, talent strategy.
Leadership Accelence℠: This 7-step cycle delivers consistent results across executives, teams, and functions; proven by organizations who’ve broken through their growth ceilings.
WHAT CHANGES IN THE BUSINESS
From Leadership Alignment to Business Results
Leadership Accelence℠ transforms leadership behavior into tangible business results across three critical areas.
25-40%
Faster Decisions
15-30%
Engagement Increases
60%+
Promotion Readiness
Strategy & Execution
- Faster cross-functional decisions
- Fewer bottlenecks & escalations
- Reliable strategic execution
Culture & Engagement
- Higher employee engagement
- Greater team ownership
- Early disengagement detection
Talent & Pipeline
- Stronger promotion readiness
- Better high-potential retention
- Clearer succession planning
HOW WE MEASURE PROGRESS
Data-Driven Leadership Transformation
Leadership Accelence℠ is anchored in evidence, not anecdotes. Assessments such as Birkman, 360 feedback, stakeholder interviews, and targeted surveys create a baseline and show change over time in behavior, collaboration, and impact.
Progress is reviewed regularly with sponsors through concise updates that connect leadership shifts to business indicators – such as engagement, decision speed, cross-functional project outcomes, and retention of key talent. Short feedback loops allow programs to be adjusted, extended, or refocused so investment stays tightly aligned with strategic priorities.
These outcomes are measurable, sustainable, and tied to your business KPIs.
WHERE LEADERSHIP ACCELENCE℠ IS APPLIED
One Framework, Multiple Delivery Modes
Leadership Accelence℠ is one integrated framework delivered through multiple, complementary modes:
Executive
Coaching
One-on-one coaching for senior leaders navigating complex roles, transformation, and high-stakes decisions.
Group Leadership Development
Cohort-based programs for new and emerging leaders to build shared capabilities and momentum.
Team
Development
Intensive work with intact leadership and cross-functional teams to improve alignment, trust, and performance.
Assessments & Feedback
Birkman Discovery, 360s, and stakeholder interviews that inform and sustain development at every stage.
Each mode uses the same underlying framework and language so learning, expectations, and impact are consistent across your leadership population.
Ready to Put Leadership Accelence℠ to Work?
If the Leadership Accelence℠ framework resonates with the challenges and opportunities you see in your organization, the next step is a focused conversation about your leaders, teams, and strategy. A brief call can clarify where you are today, where you need to go, and how Accelus can help accelerate that journey.
Share a few details in the form below, and we’ll follow up to schedule a Leadership Accelence℠ Conversation tailored to your organization.
FAQs
How can I get started?
Simply complete our contact form here.
How does the program begin?
We begin with a kickoff call to align on goals, expectations, and scheduling – simple, clear, and tailored to your needs.
What’s included?
Each program includes coaching, tools, and support specific to the service tier you select – no hidden fees or surprises.
Can we customize the program?
Yes. We tailor content, cadence, and focus areas to your leadership level, team dynamics, or organizational goals.
What if we’re not sure who should participate?
We’ll help you identify the right leaders or teams based on your objectives and readiness for development.
How do we measure progress?
We use assessments, feedback loops, and impact reviews to track growth and ensure results are visible and meaningful.
What if someone misses a session?
We offer flexible scheduling and makeup options to keep participants on track without losing momentum.
Is this confidential?
All coaching conversations and assessments are handled with strict confidentiality and professionalism. In a team or group setting, participants are informed that assessment results may be shared with the team or group to promote understanding and improve team dynamics.
What’s the time commitment?
Most programs require 2–4 hours per month. We design them to be high impact without overwhelming busy leaders.
Can we start any time?
Absolutely. We onboard new clients year-round and align the program to your calendar and business cycle.
What’ s the ROI?
Clients report improved productivity, communication, and engagement – often seeing 2–3x return on their investment.