Grant Thornton LEADS: leadership development from campus to partner

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1 Grant Thornton LEADS: leadership development from campus to partner Attracting and developing leaders At Grant Thornton, we are committed to attracting and developing outstanding people. Our partners and employees drive and sustain our growth. They ensure we meet the professional excellence standards expected by our clients and stakeholders. They position the firm as a thought leader in business today. An innovative learning and leadership development initiative, called LEADS, embodies our commitment to our people. LEADS at a glance Grant Thornton LEADS is a program that guides you from campus to partner by combining your career development goals with firm business objectives. We support your journey by providing you with learning and development resources that advance your leadership skills. Today s leadership imperative People make or break an organization s success. When leaders inspire others, coach, build trust and drive individual and team performance, organizations thrive. LEADS provides the foundation for developing the pipeline of Grant Thornton leaders. To learn more Please see your local office human resource representative or contact: Don Beeman Director of Leadership Development Bob Dean Chief Officer LEADS drives the development of Grant Thornton leaders who: L ive our Guiding Principles E xcel in organizational and personal leadership A ctively deliver the Grant Thornton Experience D evelop our people S upport continuous leadership development The five elements of LEADS serve as a catalyst for the development of Grant Thornton s leaders. Through the LEADS initiative, Grant Thornton University (GTU) delivers leadership development programs at nationallysponsored conferences and promotes leadership skill development at local office learning sessions. Web-based leadership development courses and other online performance and learning resources reinforce these programs. We re on the web Please find more information on the Internet at

2 LEADS supports your career transitions Leadership development from campus to partner is the firm s approach for delivering learning and leadership development programs aimed at key transition points in the careers of our employees and partners. Integrated technical and leadership development programs ensure that each partner and employee has the tools and resources to deliver outstanding client service. Among the most visible nationally-sponsored LEADS programs are two development programs for highperforming Grant Thornton partners and senior managers, the Partner Leadership Program and the Partner Candidate Development Program. The Partner Leadership Program focuses on developing business leaders. The Partner Candidate Development Program demonstrates our commitment to developing experienced Senior Managers into Partners. Other high-impact LEADS programs delivered through Grant Thornton University at key transition points include Mastering the First Year, Mastering the Associate Role, Senior Development, Bridges for Experienced Hires, New Manager Development, Specialized Academies in Assurance and Tax, Industry and Service Line Conferences and Senior Manager Development. LEADS also includes a commitment to the development of leaders at the local office level. Grant Thornton professionals have been certified to facilitate selected LEADS programs at local offices and national conferences to ensure the highest quality of program leadership and performance impact from LEADS. LEADS is an important and strategic initiative that enables our people to grow and demonstrate professional excellence. This initiative ensures that we deliver the Grant Thornton Experience for our people and our clients both now and in the future. Leadership development from campus to partner Coaching and Mentoring Program Leader Certifications* New Manager Development* Bridges - Experienced Hire Development* Senior Development Programs Partner Leadership Program* Partner Candidate Development Program* Senior Manager Development Program* Industry and Service Line Conferences Specialized Academies Leadership Development and Technical Development Programs Mastering the Associate Role Mastering the First Year SM Welcome to Your Grant Thornton Experience* *Internal and External Client Service partners and employees participate in these programs

3 Delivering the Grant Thornton Experience The firm strives to deliver the The Grant Thornton Experience for our People by offering meaningful and challenging work, providing career development to support professional growth, recognizing our people s achievements, creating an environment where our people feel connected and appreciated and fostering a culture of pride by enhancing our reputation in the marketplace. Continuous learning and leadership development support our firm s Guiding Principles Respect, Integrity, Professional and Leadership. LEADS is the firm s competency-based leadership development initiative which aligns, assesses and develops our people in support of the attainment of the firm s strategic initiatives. Our partners and employees have exposure to world class content and thought leadership through multiple learning channels and methods. This includes coaching and mentoring, relationship-based and experience-based learning, and formal learning at national conferences, local offices and on the web. LEADS supports your continuous development as a leader......which benefits our people, our firm and our clients The Grant Thornton Experience for our clients The Grant Thornton Experience for our people work management technical expertise adaptability Grant Thornton Guiding Principles Organizational Personal development client service communication A L IG N Grant Thornton Guiding Principles Organizational D E V E LO A S S E SS Personal P Relationship Experience- Based Formal Personal Awareness and Responsibility Personal Awareness and Responsibility Benefits to the individual include: Increased interaction with firm leaders Development of organizational and personal leadership competencies Enhanced career opportunities Teamwork with a one firm approach in everything we do Benefits to the firm include: Attracting, developing and retaining talented people Ensuring a pipeline of future leaders Improving business results Demonstrating thought leadership in the accounting profession LEADS embraces a combination of internal and external content, tools and thought leadership focused on continuous development. New LEADS Course Offerings! Consult with your Local Office Human Resource representative for more information on locally offered LEADS courses.

4 Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things. Peter F. Drucker Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. John F. Kennedy Grant Thornton s Guiding Principles serve as the foundation for each step we take toward achieving our vision. Respect for people, policies, ethics and laws Commitment to Integrity Professional in all our efforts Leadership in our profession, in the business community and within the firm We feel LEADS is critical in our efforts to attract, retain and motivate the best, most qualified people, as they take advantage of future development and growth opportunities to advance their careers. About GTU Strategic facilitates learning opportunities for employees and partners through Grant Thornton University (GTU). GTU provides face-to-face learning events, web-based courses and live and archived webcasts. GTU provides the learning resources that allow everyone in the firm to develop their leadership competencies. Ed Nusbaum Chief executive officer US member of Grant Thornton International 2006 All rights reserved

5 Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things. Peter F. Drucker Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. John F. Kennedy Grant Thornton s Guiding Principles serve as the foundation for each step we take toward achieving our vision. Respect for people, policies, ethics and laws Commitment to Integrity Professional in all our efforts Leadership in our profession, in the business community and within the firm We feel LEADS is critical in our efforts to attract, retain and motivate the best, most qualified people, as they take advantage of future development and growth opportunities to advance their careers. About GTU Strategic facilitates learning opportunities for employees and partners through Grant Thornton University (GTU). GTU provides face-to-face learning events, web-based courses and live and archived webcasts. GTU provides the learning resources that allow everyone in the firm to develop their leadership competencies. Ed Nusbaum Chief executive officer US member of Grant Thornton International 2006 All rights reserved