Human Capability Development
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Where behavioural science meets AI to transform leadership
GrowthPerformance
Leadership development that builds the human advantage in an AI-driven world
As AI transforms every industry, the organisations that thrive will be those that invest in the deeply human skills of leadership, emotional intelligence, and connection. Our AI leadership programmes help you build exactly that.
Trusted by leading organisations worldwide
McDonald's Restaurants Ltd
Adidas
BMW
NHS
Warner Bros Discovery
AXA
Nissan
TUI
Standard Life
Leon
QBE Insurance
Munich Re
Five Guys
Aegon
Wimbledon
McDonald's Restaurants Ltd
Adidas
BMW
NHS
Warner Bros Discovery
AXA
Nissan
TUI
Standard Life
Leon
QBE Insurance
Munich Re
Five Guys
Aegon
Wimbledon
The Guardian Media Group
Royal London
Phoenix Group
Morgan Sindall
Phillip Morris International
Air Liquide
Amgen
MTVH
Jungheinrich
Papa John's
DCC
General Pharmaceutical Council
St. James's Place
Samaritans
The Guardian Media Group
Royal London
Phoenix Group
Morgan Sindall
Phillip Morris International
Air Liquide
Amgen
MTVH
Jungheinrich
Papa John's
DCC
General Pharmaceutical Council
St. James's Place
Samaritans
London 2012 Olympics
Birmingham 2022
Symphony.com
BerryWorld
ICAEW
Vue
Groupon
Renaissance
BOC
Symphony
London Southend Airport
stories.partners
Design Studio
Association of Circulation Executives
Jamie Wilson Productions
London 2012 Olympics
Birmingham 2022
Symphony.com
BerryWorld
ICAEW
Vue
Groupon
Renaissance
BOC
Symphony
London Southend Airport
stories.partners
Design Studio
Association of Circulation Executives
Jamie Wilson Productions
A decade of results
Ten years. 500+ programmes. One focus: measurable performance.
10+
Years supporting leadership & performance
97%
Average satisfaction score
500+
Programmes & workshops delivered
50K+
Professionals engaged globally
Challenges We Solve
We support the skills AI can't replace
As AI transforms the workplace, we develop the human capabilities that drive performance, connection, and lasting competitive advantage.
Our Areas of Practice
Leadership Development
As AI reshapes every role, the leaders who thrive are those who master the human skills of influence, empathy, and adaptive thinking. Our leadership development programmes build leaders ready for an AI-augmented world.
300+
leadership programmes delivered globally
Team Building & Team Performance
High-performing teams don't happen by accident. Our team building workshops and management development programmes build the trust, accountability, and psychological safety that drive lasting results.
10+
years of expertise
Customer Experience
We've shaped CX for McDonald's, the Olympics, Wimbledon and the Commonwealth Games. In an automated world, human connection is the ultimate differentiator.
2012
Olympics legacy
Human Skills & Professional Development
As AI handles routine tasks, the skills that set professionals apart are creativity, communication, and influence. Our human skills and professional development courses strengthen the capabilities that matter most.
500+
professionals trained
Why Growth Performance
What makes us different
We've spent over a decade perfecting the art and science of human performance. Six things that make us a different kind of partner.
Change that sticks
We design programmes around the science of how adults actually learn and change, so your investment delivers results that compound, not content that's forgotten.
Human skills, built deliberately
We develop the leadership, empathy, and emotional intelligence that make AI-augmented organisations thrive. These are capabilities built through deliberate practice, not accidental exposure.
Behavioural science, not theory
We combine decades of research in behavioural science with a practitioner's understanding of AI's impact on the workplace, grounding every programme in what actually changes behaviour.
One size fits no-one
Your organisation has its own culture, leadership challenges, and readiness. We build bespoke solutions around your specific context, not a generic programme pulled from a shelf.
Senior-level partnership
Unlike large providers, you work directly with senior consultants who understand your business. Boutique agility with enterprise-level expertise and experience.
Proven with the best
From McDonald's to the Olympics, global fintech to the NHS, we've delivered for some of the world's most recognisable organisations across every sector.
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How do you prove the ROI of leadership development?
Most organisations invest in leadership development without a framework for measuring impact. The Growth Performance L&D ROI Framework gives you five research-backed methods for demonstrating business value — used by L&D Directors, HR leaders, and People teams across the UK.
- Five evidence-based measurement frameworks
- How to build a pre/post assessment approach
- Communicating ROI to boards and senior stakeholders
- Common measurement pitfalls and how to avoid them
Our Methodology
How we work
A proven six-step methodology that ensures exceptional outcomes at every stage of your learning journey.
01
Strategy
We understand 'the big opportunity' and develop an approach that fits your business with a holistic view of human performance.
02
Design
Creating GREAT experiences using innovation that drives performance with our 'sticky learning' design approach.
03
Development
From eLearning to VR simulations, everything is developed rapidly and made to fit the learner's style.
04
Programme Delivery
World-class facilitators who challenge learners to go beyond their pre-conceived limiting beliefs.
05
Evaluation
We measure 'the big opportunity' from the start and evaluate success with rigorous data-driven insights.
06
Support
Long-term relationships that create better value. Post-programme support for all participants.
Our DNA
The values that set us apart
We founded Growth Performance with a vision to be the best loved learning and development provider in the industry.
Innovation
Our passion is using innovation to develop better ways to make knowledge, skills and new routines stick. We love being given the 'big opportunity' to improve human performance.
Relationships
We build long-term, trusted, and valuable relationships with our clients, our people, and our partners. We aim to be the quintessential trusted advisor.
Talent
We have an awesome team of the best classroom facilitators, coaches, instructional designers and digital learning developers ready to make an impact.
Delivery Excellence
We create devoted advocates by providing extraordinary experiences and unprecedented outcomes for our clients and their customers.
Transform your leaders•
Boost team performance•
Elevate customer experience•
Develop professional skills•
Drive measurable results•
Create lasting change•
Transform your leaders•
Boost team performance•
Elevate customer experience•
Develop professional skills•
Drive measurable results•
Create lasting change•
Transform your leaders•
Boost team performance•
Elevate customer experience•
Develop professional skills•
Drive measurable results•
Create lasting change•
Thought Leadership
The Human Advantage
Ideas and insights on leadership, emotional intelligence, and building the human advantage.
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Common Questions
Leadership Training & Executive 360 Coaching, FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about our leadership development and Executive 360 Coaching services.
What leadership development programmes does Growth Performance offer?
Growth Performance offers a full suite of bespoke leadership development programmes including management development courses, executive coaching, team building, emotional intelligence development, and AI leadership readiness. Every programme is research-backed and tailored to your organisation's specific goals.
Where are your leadership training courses delivered?
We are based in London and deliver leadership training across the UK and globally. Programmes are available in-person, virtually, or blended to suit your organisation. We have delivered programmes across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
What makes Growth Performance different from other leadership development companies?
We sit at the intersection of behavioural science and AI, developing the human capabilities at the centre of every programme we design. Every programme is bespoke, evidence-based, and linked to measurable business outcomes. We have delivered 300+ programmes globally and are trusted by leading brands including McDonald's, the Olympic Games, and Wimbledon.
How long does a leadership development programme typically last?
Programme length depends on your goals. Leadership development programmes typically run from one-day intensive workshops through to 12-month cohort-based leadership academies. Management development courses often run 2–6 months. Executive coaching typically involves 6–12 sessions over three to six months. We will recommend the right structure for your context.
Do you offer team building workshops?
Yes. Our team building workshops focus on building genuine trust, psychological safety, clear accountability, and collective performance — the human dynamics that drive lasting team effectiveness. We go well beyond surface-level activities to create lasting behaviour change.
Ready to transform?
Ready to build your human advantage?
AI is transforming every role. The organisations building a lasting advantage are investing in emotionally intelligent leaders, high-performing teams, and a culture of genuine human connection.
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Tell us where you want to focus and we will take it from there.
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