Client story

Strengthening leadership capability from emerging to senior levels at a leading Australian logistics company

Developing a connected leadership pipeline that drives performance, engagement, and long-term success.

A leading Australian logistics company launched a refreshed leadership capability framework to strengthen skills in engaging people, leading the business, and delivering results. To embed these capabilities, they chose to partner with Inkling to design and deliver two integrated leadership development programs – one for emerging leaders and another for mid-senior level leaders.

Drawing on their experience of rapid growth and evolving market demands, the organisation sought a comprehensive approach that would create a shared leadership language, build stronger networks throughout the organisation, and develop the leadership mindset needed to navigate an increasingly complex operating environment.

We developed a dual-program approach, supporting leaders at every stage of their journey.

Inkling designed two complementary leadership programs that worked together to create a cohesive leadership development ecosystem. The Emerging Leaders Program provided a five-month development journey for frontline leaders, focusing on self-empowerment, high-performing teams, and building confidence through facilitated learning modules and Action Learning Circles. The Mid-Senior Leaders Program offered a seven-to-nine month comprehensive experience for managers and high-potential leaders, incorporating advanced leadership toolkits, individual coaching, and inclusive leadership practices. Both programs were specifically designed to embed the organisation’s leadership capability framework while fostering a shared leadership language and building networks that strengthen performance across the entire organisation.

Exceptional results our client achieved across both programs demonstrating sustained leadership growth:

100%

of participants across both programs rated their overall experience as effective or very effective
92%

of Emerging Leader participants gained confidence in their skills and abilities
79%

of Emerging Leader participants built stronger networks and profiles
97%

of Mid-Senior Leader participants developed skills to cultivate a growth mindset and reduce stress
97%

of Mid-Senior Leader participants said the program has provided them with the skills and tools to cultivate a growth mindset and reduce the impact of stress on themselves and those around them
96%

of Mid-Senior Leader participants said this program has helped them to take a more inclusive style in their leadership

"The Emerging Leadership program has been transformative, equipping me with valuable insights and skills to thrive as a leader. From building strengths to enhancing communication, the impact has been profound. I'm excited to continue applying these learnings to drive success within our team and beyond."

- Emerging Leaders Program Participant

"This program showed me an insight into myself, my coping techniques, and my management style. It provided me a pathway to continue on to empower my staff and improve my communication to build a strong team."

- Mid-Senior Leader Program Participant

"The program supported me in many aspects of my leadership journey. It provided me with great tools and frameworks that I can use in my everyday work life. It has also helped improve the dynamics of the team and how we collaborate and work towards our shared goals."

- Emerging Leaders Program Participant

What you can learn from our work on this project:

Connected leadership development amplifies impact. When leadership programs across different levels share common frameworks and language, they create a multiplier effect that strengthens the entire leadership pipeline.
Experiential learning accelerates capability transfer. Both programs combined learning modules with Action Learning Circles and real workplace application, ensuring participants could immediately practice and embed new skills.
Building networks drives long-term success. Creating connections between emerging and senior leaders through structured programs strengthens organisational culture and provides ongoing support for leadership development beyond the formal program period.

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