A shared baseline
A 360 gathers feedback from multiple raters, giving the leader and coach the same evidence to work from. Socratyc offers CCL 360 assessments for leaders at every level, including CCL Benchmark 360 for Executives.
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Leadership development programs for executives
Executive leadership training built on feedback and coaching
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What are the best executive leadership training programs?
The best executive leadership training programs pair validated multi-rater feedback with coaching over time, and Socratyc offers both.
For senior leaders, Socratyc delivers CCL Benchmark 360 for Executives, the Center for Creative Leadership's Leadership Development Program, Everything DiSC Work of Leaders, and executive coaching by certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching practitioners, alongside leadership advisory and executive function coaching.
What is available
Executive leadership training options at Socratyc
| Option | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Executive coaching | One-to-one coaching using the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® model, delivered by certified practitioners | Leaders working on specific, visible behavior change |
| CCL Benchmark 360 for Executives® | Multi-rater feedback from the Center for Creative Leadership | An honest baseline from peers, reports and managers |
| CCL Leadership Development Program (LDP)® | CCL’s flagship, in person or live online | Immersive development away from the day job |
| Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® | Connects DiSC style to vision, alignment and execution | Leadership teams building a shared approach |
| Executive function coaching | Coaching focused on executive function | Leaders who want practical systems support |
| Keynotes and leadership advisory | Talks and ongoing advisory for leadership teams | Offsites, kickoffs and strategy moments |
Coaching model
What is stakeholder centered coaching?
Stakeholder centered coaching involves the people around a leader in the leader's development, so progress is measured by the people who experience the behavior, not only by the leader. Socratyc uses the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® model, delivered by certified practitioners. Learn more about the model at mgscc.net.
Assessment
Why start executive training with a 360?
Research behind it
The Center for Creative Leadership has delivered research-based leadership development for more than 50 years. Socratyc is part of the CCL Channel Partner Network. See ccl.org.
Related
Leadership development for the rest of the organization
Executive training works best when the leaders below speak the same language. See the full range of corporate leadership development programs, or explore The Five Behaviors for leadership teams.
Common questions
See all questions in the FAQWhat are the best executive leadership training programs?
Strong executive leadership training programs combine validated assessment, honest feedback and coaching over time. Socratyc offers CCL Benchmark 360 for Executives, the CCL Leadership Development Program, Everything DiSC Work of Leaders, and executive coaching delivered by certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching practitioners, plus executive function coaching.
What does LDP stand for in business?
In business, LDP usually stands for Leadership Development Program. It can mean a company’s internal program for growing future leaders or a named program such as the Center for Creative Leadership’s Leadership Development Program (LDP), which Socratyc offers through the CCL Channel Partner Network, in person or live online.
Can you give me some examples of leadership development programs?
Examples Socratyc delivers include Everything DiSC Work of Leaders and Everything DiSC Management, Situational Leadership Essentials from The Center for Leadership Studies, the CCL Leadership Development Program, CCL 360 assessments, The Five Behaviors for teams, Positive Intelligence for mental fitness, and executive coaching using the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching model.
Does Socratyc offer keynotes and workshops?
Yes. Socratyc offers keynotes and workshops alongside research-backed assessments, consulting, leadership advisory, executive coaching and executive function coaching. Workshops cover every Everything DiSC model and The Five Behaviors, delivered face-to-face or virtually.
Are there online leadership development programs?
Yes. Socratyc delivers workshops, cohorts and coaching virtually worldwide, and the CCL Leadership Development Program is available live online. Everything DiSC programs on Catalyst also keep learning going in the flow of work after a live session ends.
How much do corporate leadership development programs cost?
Socratyc does not publish fixed prices for organizational programs because cost depends on the program, the number of people, assessments used, and whether delivery is in person or virtual. Socratyc starts with a needs conversation and recommends a program and rollout that fits your team and budget. Request a quote at socratyc.com/contactus.
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