Leadership Ignition
An Aspiring Leader Program to Jumpstart Your Next Generation of Leadership
Many of your top performers are eager to move up in the business, but first they need to build key capabilities for leadership. Leadership Ignition is a curated digital learning journey for those individual contributors who are ready to develop their leadership potential before stepping into a formal managerial role.
By the end of the eight-week experience, your next generation of leaders will have a clearer picture of what leadership demands—and the capabilities and confidence to take it on.
Leadership Ignition is part of GP Strategies’ Digital Leadership Suite, a scalable leadership development ecosystem designed to support leaders at every stage of their journey.
Explore the Leadership Ignition Journey
The Leadership Ignition program covers core leadership competencies delivered in a flexible, digitally enabled format. Participants engage with the content at their own pace while benefiting from the support of a leadership coach and a community of fellow aspiring leaders.
Becoming a Leader
Explore the core principles of leadership and what it means to be a leader. Learn the impact of self-awareness, competence and connection, and maintaining a Growth Mindset as an aspiring leader.
Engaging Others
Learn why engagement is critical to being an effective leader. Discover the importance of building trust and creating an inclusive team environment.
Communicating Clearly
Master the art of clear and effective communication. Understand the role that active listening, non-verbal communication, and feedback play in leadership.
Developing Others
Learn how to support the growth and development of team members. Explore career coaching techniques and discover the impact of creating an environment conducive to thoughtful feedback.
Making Decisions
Gain insights into the types of decisions leaders make. Learn a five-step decision-making process, and the impact of balancing logic and emotion when making decisions.
Adapting to Change
Explore the dynamics of leading others through change and uncertainty. Learn strategies for managing change, fostering personal resilience, and maintaining team morale during transitions.
Managing Relationships
Understand the importance of building and maintaining strong professional relationships as a leader. Explore how your relationships will change as a leader and learn techniques to build rapport and connection and establish your leadership presence.
Acting as a Leader
Gain deeper insights and connections on the key concepts from the program. Integrate the skills and knowledge gained to finalize an action plan and prepare for a Growth Conversation with your Manager.
Reimagine the Learner Experience
Leadership Ignition is everything a learning experience should be.
Leadership Ignition provides the modern learner with relevant, bite-sized learning experiences available anywhere, anytime.
Interactive Modules
Impacting workforce performance, learning, leadership, and organizational transformation.
AI-Enabled Skills Practice
Receive personalized feedback based on leadership skills practice scenarios.
Peer Collaboration
Explore opportunities to learn from and share insights with a community of aspiring leaders.
Flexible Learning
Access content anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace.
A leadership coach
To support and guide them
A moderator
Who responds to learner questions and supports their learning experience
Opportunities
To enhance learning using coach circles, virtual instructor-led training and classroom experiences
A community of
other aspiring
leaders
Brought together to share and learn from each other.
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Explore Our Other Leadership Development Programs
Leadership Essentials
For new managers
Core leadership behaviors like accountability, delegation, and team motivation for first-time managers.
Leadership Evolution
For mid-level leaders
Strategic thinking and organizational influence for leaders making the shift from frontline to leading other leaders.
Leadership Acceleration
For senior executives
Accelerated program for senior leaders to build high-performing teams, drive results, and create lasting impact.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leadership Ignition
How do you identify aspiring leaders?
Aspiring leaders are proactive individuals who tackle challenges, seek improvement, and pursue growth. They inspire peers without formal authority, actively seek development opportunities, and likely discuss their ambitions with their manager.
How do you identify aspiring leaders?
Aspiring leaders are proactive, have self-awareness, and strong interpersonal skills.
Why should organizations invest in aspiring leaders?
Investing in future leaders keeps companies dynamic, fosters innovation, and ensures services evolve with client needs. It also strengthens commitment and community—when employees see growth opportunities, they stay longer and stay engaged.