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A Decade of Impact Ambition: Performance Lever for Women and Companies

The A Effect boosts organizational performance by accelerating women’s advancement, retention, and commitment through globally unique training programs.

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More Than 150 Corporate Partners Since 2015

Case Studies Different Challenges, Same Exceptional Results

No matter their sector, size, or location, the organizations we work with have noticed transformative changes after implementing our programs. They each tell us in their own way why they would never turn back.

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Hélène V. Gagnon

CAE

Our 552 graduates of The A Effect are true agents of change in every tier of our organization. And because they have more visibility, our managers can better identify their potential. Their progress makes a big difference here.

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Greg Renders

Syensqo

The more diverse our teams are, the more they foster enriching debate, stimulate creativity, accelerate decision-making, and promote the emergence of new solutions, and thus of innovation. In this pursuit, The A Effect’s Ambition Challenge has proven to be a powerful catalyst.

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Michael Godin

CGI

Our greatest lesson in recent years has been that having diversity around the table creates significant value for our organization.

Impact Game-Changing Numbers

We systematically document the impact of our programs, so we can keep track of participants’ progress and understand the implications for their career development.

89% of graduates at the National Bank of Canada have continued to work for the company after completing their program

44% of CGI France’s Ambition Challenge graduates of 2019, 2020, and 2021 have moved up the company ladder

93% of managers at Beneva have noticed a post-program shift in participants’ behaviour

39% more likelihood of vertical promotion for participants in The A Effect’s Ambition Challenge, according to Syensqo.

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Unparalleled Support

The A Effect accompanies you every step of the way towards meeting your objectives:

  • Designated account manager
  • Yearly review of your needs
  • Access to a toolbox to roll out the impacts internally
  • Group report for each cohort
  • Streamlined group registration process
  • Access to workplace-tested best practices
  • Analysis, diagnostics, and recommendations

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Network

Exclusive Events

Network expansion creates value for everyone involved. As a partner organization, you gain access to a community of committed professionals and exclusive events—unlocking opportunities to exchange best practices and build solutions that truly work.

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Women Are Ambitious Is Your Organization Keeping Up?

For 10 years now, our team has listened to and advised hundreds of clients who want to make a difference. Contact us to learn more about their aspirations, challenges, and success in terms of gender parity.

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