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The End of One-Size-Fits-All Development: Why Diagnostic-First Leadership Development Programmes Will Dominate 2026
For years, leadership development programmes followed a familiar pattern. High-potential leaders were identified, enrolled onto a standardised leadership development programme, and taken through a series of workshops designed to build confidence, capability and readiness for senior roles.

Jaya kashyap
Jan 8


Why Your Succession Plan Fails When It Matters Most
Most succession plans fail at the moment of truth. Discover how to move beyond the 9-box grid and build real leadership readiness.

Jaya kashyap
Jan 7


Leadership Coaching at Scale: How to Embed a Culture, Not Just a Skillset
Explore why leadership coaching is central to effective leadership development and how organisations embed coaching behaviours at scale for impact.

Jaya kashyap
Dec 15, 2025


The Reflect-’mas Calendar: 24 Small Pauses That Make You a Better Leader this Christmas
Discover 24 science-backed reflection practices to boost clarity, reduce stress and improve leadership this December 2026. Small pauses, big insight.

Jaya kashyap
Dec 1, 2025


Building Succession Planning Resilience in 2026, Before You Need It
Discover why succession planning resilience is essential for 2026. Explore data-backed insights on skills, AI, talent gaps and how HR can build future-ready teams.

Jaya kashyap
Dec 1, 2025


Making space for career development: how simpler talent frameworks enable integration
Discover how simpler talent frameworks make space for meaningful career conversations, boost engagement, and integrate career development into succession planning.

Ines Wichert
Nov 25, 2025


When Top Teams Stumble: What You Can Do For Team Effectiveness
Discover the 5 habits that drive executive team effectiveness. Learn how trust, productive conflict, clear decisions, accountability, and enterprise focus transform top teams into engines of organisational success.

Jaya kashyap
Aug 21, 2025


The Complete Guide to Team Effectiveness: Building High-Performing Teams That Actually Work
Explore practical strategies to improve team effectiveness, boost collaboration, and build high-performing teams. Learn how trust, psychological safety, and team coaching drive sustainable success.

Jaya kashyap
Jul 30, 2025


Succession Planning That Actually Works: Avoid the 9 Box Grid Trap and Focus on Meaningful Growth Paths
Discover why the 9 box grid is failing succession planning and how Esendia’s 4 Career Stages Model offers a dynamic, inclusive path to future-ready leadership.

Jaya kashyap
Jul 15, 2025


The 7 Hidden Leadership Challenges That Can Derail Even the Best Leadership Development Programmes
Explore 7 hidden traps that derail leadership development — and how to build coaching-led programmes that really shift behaviour.

Jaya kashyap
Jul 8, 2025


The Leadership Development Programme Revolution: Turning Investment into Impact
Explore how modern leadership development programmes can align with strategy, close skills gaps, and deliver lasting impact. Discover Esendia's expert approach.

Jaya kashyap
Jul 1, 2025


Unlocking Leadership Potential in SMEs: Why Blended Learning Makes the Biggest Difference
Learn why blended learning is the smart choice for SMEs building future-ready leaders without big budgets or lengthy training courses.

Jaya Kashyap
Jun 25, 2025


Think You Need a Big Budget for Leadership Development Programme? Think Again
Discover how to design a high-impact leadership development programme on a budget using diagnostics, stretch projects, and blended learning strategies.

Jaya kashyap
Jun 5, 2025


From Problem-Solving to Leadership Coaching: The Toughest Shift for Senior Leaders
Discover why leadership coaching is the hardest but most crucial shift in leadership development—and how senior leaders can make it a daily habit.

Jaya kashyap
Jun 3, 2025


Why Leadership Labs Are More Than Just Peer Coaching
Discover 7 cost-effective strategies to design impactful leadership development programmes that drive results without exhausting your HR budget.

Jaya Kashyap
May 28, 2025


Overcoming Barriers to Accelerated Leadership Development
International Women's Day 2025 carries the theme #AccelerateAction, emphasizing the urgent need to drive real progress for women in leadersh

Jaya Kashyap
May 14, 2025


Why Blended Learning is the Smart, Cost-Effective Choice for Modern Leadership Development
Explore how blended learning empowers leadership development through digital tools, in-person experiences, and internal expertise.

Jaya Kashyap
May 12, 2025


From Grids to Growth: Rethinking Succession Planning for the Future
Move beyond the 9 box grid with a dynamic succession planning model. Discover how flexible frameworks boost engagement, agility, and talent growth.

Jaya Kashyap
May 8, 2025


From Order Takers to Organisational Leaders: Rethinking Leadership Development for the Second Line
Transform second-line managers into strategic leaders with leadership development programmes, coaching, and diagnostics.

Jaya Kashyap
May 5, 2025


Leadership Development Programmes on a Budget (That Still Deliver High Impact)
Discover 7 cost-effective strategies to design impactful leadership development programmes that drive results without exhausting your HR budget.

Jaya Kashyap
Apr 30, 2025


The Secret to a Talent Management Framework That Actually Works
Discover a practical alternative to the 9-box grid with our inclusive talent management approach. Learn how to simplify succession planning.

Jaya Kashyap
Apr 24, 2025


9 Box Grid vs. 4 Career Stages Model: Which Works for Your Organisation?
Explore the 9 Box Grid and 4 Career Stages Model for succession planning. Compare both tools to decide which fits your organisation's talent strategy best.

Jaya Kashyap
Apr 24, 2025


The Power of Coaching Skills for Leaders. A Skill Not Just a Mindset
Discover how leadership coaching questions shape better leaders. Learn how to embed coaching habits, shift mindsets, and drive lasting change.

Jaya Kashyap
Apr 17, 2025


Developing Effective 360 Feedback Questions That Work
Learn how to craft 360 feedback questions that drive actionable insights. Make your 360 degree feedback meaningful, behavioural, and development-focused.

Jaya Kashyap
Apr 14, 2025


From Operational Experts to Strategic Leaders: Developing Emerging Leaders Through Leadership Development Programmes
Help your emerging leaders shift from doers to decision-makers with a leadership development programme that drives business success

Jaya Kashyap
Apr 1, 2025


Team Effectiveness at the Top: Strengthening Both the Executive Team and the Second Line
Discover how to build team effectiveness across both executive and second-line leadership teams. Learn common challenges, practical solution

Jaya Kashyap
Mar 27, 2025


Supercharge Your Line Management Training: Top 3 Key Components to Success
Discover how to support new managers with effective line management training. Learn essential skills, diagnostics

Jaya Kashyap
Feb 5, 2025


Beyond the Backlash: Building Inclusive Talent Management That Works
Discover a practical alternative to the 9-box grid with our inclusive talent management approach. Learn how to simplify succession planning.

Jaya Kashyap
Feb 5, 2025


9 Box Grid Explained: Key Concepts for Succession Planning and Talent Management
The 9 Box Grid has become a cornerstone of effective talent management, enabling organisations to evaluate their workforce.

Jaya Kashyap
Feb 5, 2025


What Really Works for Women in Leadership: Unlocking Career Progression
International Women's Day 2025 carries the theme #AccelerateAction, emphasizing the urgent need to drive real progress for women in leadersh

Jaya Kashyap
Feb 5, 2025


Succession Planning Uncovered: The Recipe for Organisational Growth
Recruitment is costly. Being able to fill critical roles in your organisation from talent that you already know, and value makes sense....

Jaya Kashyap
Jan 31, 2025


Succession Planning Beyond the C-Suite: A Path to Retention Success
In today's ever-evolving talent landscape, organisations are constantly faced with the challenge of retaining top talent and ensuring...

Jaya Kashyap
Jan 31, 2025


The Complete Guide to Leadership Development: Skills, Key Components and Case Studies
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. Organisations that invest in...

Jaya Kashyap
Jan 23, 2025


Catalysts for Success: Top 3 Drivers for Women’s Career Growth
International Women's Day (IWD) 2025 is a great opportunity to celebrate the progress we've made in opening up more opportunities for...

Jaya Kashyap
Jan 15, 2025


The Comprehensive Guide to Succession Planning: Strategies, Benefits, and Best Practices
Implementing effective succession planning within organizations detailing key strategies and the advantages of proactive talent development.

Jaya Kashyap
Jan 14, 2025


The Ultimate Guide to 360-Degree Feedback Tools: Benefits, Features, FAQs
In-depth analysis of 360-degree feedback tools detailing their advantages and offering guidance on effective implementation in organisations

Jaya Kashyap
Jan 14, 2025
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