Case Studies – HRD – A Leadership Development Company

Case Studies

Mastercard – The Leadership Challenge®

Faced with the challenge of aligning a global business function and developing people-first technical leaders, this organization partnered with HRD* to deliver a 6-month virtual development journey grounded in The Leadership Challenge® model. Spanning eight countries and four cohorts, the program helped 76% of participants increase key leadership behaviors—and led to the highest employee engagement scores across the entire organization.

Professional Sports Association – Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team®

Facing challenges in team cohesion and communication, a professional sports association partnered with HRD* to implement The Five Behaviors® of a Cohesive Team program. Through this initiative, teams cultivated trust, engaged in constructive conflict, and committed to shared goals. The result was a significant enhancement in team dynamics, leading to improved performance both on and off the field.

National Nonprofit Organization – Manager Essentials™

With a new CEO and bold strategic direction, this organization needed its leaders aligned, equipped, and ready to drive change. Through HRD*’s Manager Essentials™ program, leaders built core competencies, strengthened accountability, and brought the company’s vision to life—resulting in measurable gains across leadership performance and record-high engagement scores.