Resistance to change
You are trying to modernise or implement new, agile workflows, but your managers are stuck in legacy ways of working.
Develop leaders that people want to follow
You have promoted your best specialist. However, leading a professional team requires a different toolkit than delivering a technical project.
Excellence is the baseline in complex and regulated sectors, yet, effective leadership is what transforms that excellence into consistent delivery.
Too often, organisations see their performance drag due to ineffective leadership. You see it in absenteeism, or presenteeism, you see it in poor teamwork, and you see it in resistance to change.
In high-stakes environments, these aren’t just HR issues, they are operational risks.
You might have a manager who defaults to “command and control,” or you might have a leader who struggles to delegate. You might have a team that is burning out because their leader cannot balance the task with the people.
The problem isn’t their professional capability, it is their leadership style. Leadership is a behaviour, and behaviours can be measured and changed.
Does this sound like your current situation?
We measure and shift leadership style
At The Thrive Team, we do not guess. We use the ILM72 assessment to bring scientific rigour to leadership development.
The ILM72 is the result of a major study by AQR International and the Institute of Leadership Management. It analysed over 50 leadership models to identify the core components that drive performance.
We use this tool to enhance leadership competencies, helping to build a sense of self-esteem and loyalty in your teams. We move leaders from “managing the process” to “leading the people.”
Understanding the ILM72 scales
Effective leadership is not one-size-fits-all. The ILM72 measures an individual’s natural style across six key scales. This allows us to pinpoint exactly where a leader needs to flex their style to get the best out of their team.
| Scale | Description | The Poles |
|---|---|---|
| Goal Orientation | How important achieving goals is to the leader. | The Means vs. The End |
| Motivation | What the leader believes is the prime path to motivation. | The Task vs. The Person |
| Engagement | How leaders will engage with others. | Flexible vs. Dogmatic |
| Control | The extent to which leaders need to be in control. | De-Centralised vs. Centralised |
| Structure | How important structure is to the leader. | Structured vs. Organic |
| Recognition | The leader’s preferred approach to recognition. | Reward vs. Punishment |
By understanding where they sit on these scales, a leader can understand why they clash with certain team members or why their communication is landing poorly. We turn this insight into action.
What is included?
This is not a passive training course. It is an active intervention. We assess the leader’s style, coach them on specific improvements, and measure the difference.
The leadership coaching module includes:
Investment: £1,675 + VAT per candidate.
Balancing structure and innovation
Your team needs to innovate, but they also need to deliver. A leader who is too dogmatic on structure or too focused on control will stifle progress. We help your leaders learn when to tighten the grip and when to let the team run free.
Moving the culture forward
You are trying to shift from a traditional, legacy culture to a modern, people-first environment. Leaders who rely on punishment over reward, or who focus solely on the task at the expense of the person, will block this change. We help them adapt their style to retain the next generation of specialised talent.
Beyond leadership coaching
New to the role?
Transitional Coaching ensures new hires integrate and perform from day one.
Need to find a leader?
We find the people who already have these skills. Visit our Executive Search page.
Need wider team skills?
Our training helps teams work more effectively together. We train managers and whole teams.
Frequently asked questions about leadership coaching
What is the difference between this and Transitional Coaching?
Transitional Coaching is specifically for new hires or promotions to help them transition into a role over 6-12 months. Leadership Coaching is a targeted intervention for existing leaders to improve their style, effectiveness, and team engagement using the ILM72 framework.
Is the ILM72 a test?
No. It is a normative psychometric measure. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers. It simply highlights a leader’s preferred style. This awareness allows them to adapt that style to different situations and people.
Can we run this for a whole leadership team?
Yes. Running this across a leadership team provides a powerful common language. It helps the team understand why they might have conflict (e.g., a “Dogmatic” leader clashing with a “Flexible” one) and how to work better together.
Do you provide a report?
Yes. The ILM72 provides a highly effective and user-friendly set of reports designed for optimum impact. The coachee gets a confidential, personalised report at the start and one at the end to demonstrate the shift in behaviour.
Ready to build better leaders?
Let’s talk about developing your leadership style.
