Programs — Edge
This is not development. This is acceleration.
Edge is deliberately designed to challenge, stretch, and accelerate the highest-potential talent in your organization — not simply develop them. Real stakes. Senior exposure. Peer cohort intensity.
The Edge Difference
Three things that make Edge genuinely different.
Real Stakes
Every module involves a live business deliverable with executive sponsor accountability. No simulations. No safe practice. Real consequences.
Senior Exposure
Participants present to C-suite, shadow senior leaders, and engage in structured conversations with your organization's most experienced thinkers.
Peer Cohort Intensity
A carefully curated cohort of up to 30 high-potential leaders. Peer challenge, structured feedback, and shared accountability over six months.
Program Arc
Five phases. From identification to impact.
01 — Wks 1–2
Selection & Onboarding
HRBP-nominated talent goes through a structured selection process. Accepted participants are briefed on expectations, cohort norms, and stretch commitments.
02 — Wks 3–5
Diagnostics & Self-Awareness
Deep-dive 360° feedback, leadership assessment, and a 1:1 coaching session to define each participant's individual growth arc for the program.
03 — Wks 6–18
Accelerated Development
Four intensive modules over 12 weeks: Influence & Persuasion, Strategic Thinking, Leading Through Uncertainty, and Executive Communication.
04 — Wks 12–22
Stretch Projects & Sponsorship
Real business projects with executive sponsors. Participants present findings to senior leadership with accountability for outcomes — not just process.
05 — Wks 23–26
Legacy & Certification
Final presentation, post-360° debrief, and alumni onboarding. Individual development plan for the 12 months post-program with sponsor accountability.
Curriculum
Four modules. Four capability leaps.
01
Influence & Strategic Persuasion
Build the ability to shape decisions at the senior level — without relying on authority. Covers stakeholder mapping, executive communication, and influence architecture. Influence without authority · Stakeholder management at scale · Win executive buy-in
02
Strategic Thinking & Commercial Acumen
Develop the capacity to think at the enterprise level — understanding markets, business models, financial levers, and how to create competitive advantage. Business model fluency · Competitive landscape analysis · Strategic option evaluation
03
Leading Through Uncertainty
Build the resilience, adaptability, and decision-making capability to lead teams and organizations through ambiguity, transformation, and rapid change. Adaptive leadership · Change communication · Decision-making in ambiguity
04
Executive Communication & Presence
Develop the presence, gravitas, and communication skills required to operate confidently at the highest levels — in boardrooms, town halls, and high-stakes conversations. Executive presence · Storytelling for impact · High-stakes communication