Empower leaders to drive transformation, foster innovation, and deliver measurable impact across your organisation.
Delivered in partnership with Raise the Bar, the Leadership Catalyst programme blends award-winning leadership development with deep commercial insight and strategic expertise. Designed for senior professionals, it equips participants with the mindset and tools to lead large-scale change, inspire innovation, and deliver measurable results
This collaboration reflects a commitment to developing future-ready leaders who can navigate complexity and inspire high-performing teams. More than a qualification, the Leadership Catalyst is a transformative journey that builds advanced analytical, commercial, and leadership capability. With a focus on continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and inclusive leadership, the programme enables organisations to invest in their people, align teams with strategic goals, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is ideal for experienced professionals and senior leaders driving improvement and transformation. It’s a great fit for those who:
- Lead teams or projects focused on operational excellence or change
- Aspire to deliver measurable, organisation-wide impact
- Want to develop advanced strategic, analytical and leadership skills
- Are ready to influence culture and performance at scale
- Seek to future-proof their organisation through innovation and continuous improvement
What will they learn?
Participants will develop the skills needed for high-impact leadership, including:
- Strategic deployment: Apply continuous improvement and change management
- Advanced analytics: Use data analysis, process optimisation and evidence-based decision-making
- Team leadership: Lead and coach high-performing teams through complex challenges
- Commercial influence: Communicate value and influence stakeholders with commercial and analytical insight
- Resilient leadership: Embed innovation, resilience and inclusivity to drive sustainable results
Key facts
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Level
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Level 6 apprenticeship standard (equivalent to a degree with honours)
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Qualification
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Apprenticeship standard
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Duration
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18 months plus five months for Apprenticeship Assessment
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Provider
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Raise the Bar in partnership with Grant Thornton
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Entry requirements
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Schedule
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Tailored to individual learners, supported by expert coaches and thought leaders
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Delivery
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Delivered remotely for maximum flexibility
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Assessment
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Achievement is through Apprenticeship Assessment activities
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Fees and funding
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Fully funded to £15,000 by the Apprenticeship Levy
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Empowering leadership through transformative learning
Our partnership with Raise the Bar is built on a shared vision to inspire, motivate and develop individuals and teams to reach their full potential. Raise the Bar brings world-class speakers and cutting-edge leadership insights to organisations, blending lived experience with impactful development programmes.
Its commitment to forward-thinking and lasting change complements Grant Thornton’s practical commercial insight and strategic perspective. Together, we deliver learning experiences that foster resilience, collaboration and performance-boosting morale, sparking innovation and aligning teams with a shared vision for success.
Why Raise the Bar?
- Real-world impact through lived experience - Programmes led by world-class speakers with authentic leadership experience.
- Award-winning excellence - Recognised for its outstanding contribution to leadership and talent development, earning accolades that reflect its commitment to quality, innovation and measurable impact.
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