Leadership Strategy

Case Study: Enhancing Leadership Through Collaborative Facilitation

Feb 27, 2025

Client Overview


A prominent HR outsourcing company operating across multiple African countries sought to commemorate its 5th anniversary in Nigeria by organizing a management retreat. The event aimed to bring together managers from various regions to foster leadership alignment and team cohesion.


Challenge


The organization aimed to assess and enhance its leadership capabilities, ensuring alignment with its strategic vision and improving team dynamics across its diverse operations.


Solution


To achieve these objectives, the company engaged a primary consultant who, in turn, subcontracted BFT Consulting Services to facilitate an interactive leadership development session utilizing the John Maxwell Leadership Game. This tool is designed to promote open dialogue and self-assessment among leadership teams, identifying areas for improvement in a collaborative setting.

Implementation


The session was conducted at a premier hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, with key leaders and managers in attendance. BFT Consulting Services led the facilitation, encouraging participants to engage in discussions about leadership principles, organizational goals, and strategies for personal and collective development.



Results


The facilitation led to several positive outcomes:


  • Enhanced Alignment: Leaders achieved a clearer understanding of the organization's objectives and their roles in fulfilling them.


  • Improved Communication: The session fostered open communication, breaking down barriers and promoting collaboration among teams.


  • Leadership Development: Participants identified key areas for growth, leading to the formulation of actionable development plans.


Conclusion


This case exemplifies how collaborative efforts, even through subcontracted engagements, can effectively enhance leadership capabilities and team cohesion within organizations.


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