Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP is proud to announce a new collaboration with Cass Business School, the world-class education institute, to introduce an innovative executive programme.
Combining Cass’s academic expertise and Grant Thornton’s commercial experience, the six month programme is designed for senior executives and entrepreneurs who are looking to fine-tune their leadership skills for the fast-paced digital world.
Over three experiential masterclasses the programme equips participants with the theory and tools to meet the most important areas of modern leadership; leading digital transformation, strategic decision-making for leaders and leadership communication. Integrated into the programme is professional, impartial coaching sessions where participants are matched with qualified and accredited coaches based on their experience, skills and goals. The one on one coaching is bespoke to each participants’ leadership journeys, allowing them to embed the learning and explore opportunities and challenges in a safe and confidential environment.
Following completion of the programme, participants will join an exclusive executive group by receiving Cass Executive Education alumni status, offering a host of further benefits and continued learning opportunities. The inaugural cohort are due to start in November 2018.
Justin Rix, partner at Grant Thornton UK LLP, said: “As technology continues to revolutionise our world, the business environment is becoming ever more complex for leaders to navigate. The programme we are launching with Cass is designed to equip business leaders with the practical insights and tools to understand the potential impact of technology on their business and how this can used to shape strategy.”
The collaboration with Cass Business School builds on Grant Thornton’s extensive suite of talent solutions for private and public sector groups, which include a range of learning and development initiatives from entry-level employee development to executive management programmes.
Andrew Clare, Associate Dean at Cass Business School, added:
“We’re delighted to be working with Grant Thornton to deliver this unique new programme. As one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms, Grant Thornton are able to provide real world expertise to ensure that participants’ classroom learnings are deeply embedded and can be applied within their own business context.
This exciting partnership will provide both current and future leaders across all sectors with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.”
