Success Stories

Network Rail Limited is the owner and infrastructure manager of most of the railway network in Great Britain. Network Rail is a non-departmental public body of the Department for Transport with no shareholders, which reinvests its income in the railways.

The John Lewis Partnership started as an experiment in industrial democracy by their Founder, John Spedan Lewis, who believed there was a better way of doing business. Now, with 80,000 employees, John Lewis Partnership is the largest employee-owned business in the UK with total trading sales of over £12.3bn

OVO Energy launched in 2009 with a belief that energy could be better. Since then they’ve welcomed over a million members, planted over a million trees and set their sights on helping to save the planet.

Tesco, a global retail powerhouse, serves millions of customers in-store and online. Committed to "serving Britain's shoppers better every day," they cater to all. With 500,000+ staff, Tesco focuses on nurturing their people and unlocking potential.

QinetiQ, a global R&D leader in defence and security, serves primarily Ministry’s of Defence and non-MOD customers. With 6,000 staff in 85 offices worldwide, they offer world-class expertise and innovative solutions.

McDonald's, a global leader in the fast food industry, serves millions of customers daily. Committed to "making delicious feel-good moments easy for everyone," they cater to people of all ages and backgrounds. With over 1.9 million employees, McDonald's focuses on providing quality food and exceptional service.

The NHS Leadership Academy works to deliver excellent leadership across the NHS, directly impacting patient care. They believe that great leadership development improves leadership behaviours and skills, leading to better patient care, experience, and outcomes. The Academy offers a range of tools, models, programmes, and expertise to support individuals, organisations, and local partners to develop leaders.

BSI Group, the UK's national standards body, has about 3,500 global employees. They serve various companies, producing standards and providing certification services. After significant growth, BSI's managers and executives needed to be more innovative, responsible, and accountable.

The Royal Mail Group, UK’s leading delivery company, delivers letters and parcels to 29 million addresses, six days a week. With a 502-year history, 142,000 employees in the UK and another 20,000 employees globally, the Royal Mail Group serves a wide range of customers, from domestic to commercial clients, as well as large-scale businesses, distributors, and manufacturers.

Aggregate Industries, a Lafarge Holcim subsidiary, is a UK leader in aggregate, asphalt, and concrete production. With over 4,500 employees across 250+ locations, they faced a challenge in 2015: developing a leadership pipeline. They sought to train an internal coaching team to enhance their managerial capacity and foster growth among high-potential managers.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is the world’s largest nursing union and professional body, representing more than 435,000 nurses, student nurses, midwives, and health care assistants in the UK and internationally. With a staff of 900 people across the UK, the RCN is committed to providing a quality service for its members and being an effective, and efficient organisation that attracts and retains high-quality staff.

Dorset County Council (DCC) is a mid-sized council serving the rural county of Dorset and its population of just under half a million. DCC is responsible for various areas, such as infrastructure, roads and statutory children’s care and a central commitment to helping residents be safe, healthy and independent, with an economy that is prosperous. DCC employs over 4000 staff across the county in a range of roles, including social workers, architects as well as support staff in finance and ICT roles.