Banking

The Client

A leading private sector bank in India with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion

The Requirement

The client was committed to increasing the representation of women in leadership roles across the organization. While the bank had several high-potential women employees, many were hesitant to step into leadership roles due to challenges like self-doubt, balancing responsibilities, and navigating workplace dynamics. The client needed a structured development program to equip these women with the skills and confidence to excel as leaders

Our Observation

  • Many women employees demonstrated exceptional technical expertise and were highly respected in their current roles but hesitated to pursue leadership opportunities
  • There was a need to address both mindset and skillset—helping participants overcome internal barriers while also building leadership capabilities
  • The bank’s leadership team was deeply invested in the program’s success, which set the stage for meaningful change.

Our Solutions

  • We partnered with the client to design a 6-month “Women in Leadership” program aimed at empowering women employees to step confidently into leadership roles
  • The program included interactive workshops, group coaching sessions, and peer learning opportunities. Topics covered included building executive presence, strategic thinking, influencing without authority, and work-life integration strategies
  • A mentoring component was added, pairing participants with senior leaders to provide guidance and inspiration.
  • The program also featured real-world projects, allowing participants to apply their learning to organizational challenges.

The Outcome

The program was a resounding success:

  • Over 80% of participants reported a significant boost in confidence and readiness to take on leadership roles
  • Several participants were promoted into leadership positions within six months of completing the program
  • The initiative not only helped individual participants but also reinforced the bank’s commitment to fostering a diverse leadership pipeline, earning positive feedback from stakeholders across the organization

This program became a cornerstone of the bank’s broader diversity and inclusion strategy, paving the way for more women to thrive as leaders

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