3. How to maximize program impact: corporate support
Involve the managers of participants in the Défi 100 jours / Ambition Challenge
We invite you to send an announcement email to the participants’ managers, informing them of the company’s participation in the program(s) and the selection of their employee(s). Don’t hesitate to send them the Manager’s Guide so that they can learn about the program(s) and their role. This guide provides a few simple steps to accompany their employees during the program(s).
Notice to managers (docx)
Manager’s Guide (pdf)
To involve managers throughout the program, we’re offering you a series of emails intended for them, to help them better understand the experience(s) of their participant(s) and share tips and suggestions for discussion topics according to each pillar. You will find these emails in the communications you receive as a program leader. Simply download the communication, personalize it based on your needs and send it to the managers. Check the calendar of communications (To come) dedicated to you for the exact dates.
Support your Leadership Challenge participants
It may be a good idea to identify a cohort sponsor, who could arrange meetings with members of senior management and talk to participants a few times during the 100 days. For example, when evaluating their team to choose their challenge (weeks 2 and 3), participants might want to discuss areas for improvement with a member of senior management. Two further follow-up meetings can be scheduled to assess progress and completion of the challenge. You will receive reminders during the cohort. The aim is to support participants, give them visibility and align their initiative with corporate objectives and values.
A few extra meetings over the 100 days
The professional journeys at The A Effect are turnkey to give you maximum impact with your employees without affecting your internal operations. It is also possible, for companies that wish to do so, to personalize these journeys by adding a few extra meetings over the 100 days. We have several suggestions to share with you, inspired by initiatives with partner companies of The A Effect, which you can add to and adapt based on your resources and objectives. Contact us!
Invite graduates to become ambassadors for your next cohort
Graduates can support you in the roll-out of your cohort by, for example, facilitating the participants’ Teams group, answering their questions or sharing advice inspired by their own experience. They can be present at the pre-launch meeting, watch the web conferences with participants, and host a few meetings during the journey (virtual café or in the office) to nurture the internal network and commitment of participants. Contact us to find out more about this strategy and receive our dedicated Graduate/Sponsor Guide.