Case Study: Unlocking Leadership Potential for Women of Color
A Fortune 50 consumer packaged goods company in North America was determined to shatter the glass ceiling and unleash the untapped potential of their female employees of color. They knew that equitable development would be a crucial success factor for their organization, and since the fields of sales and supply chain were still highly male-dominated, they needed to change this fast. The only problem? These women were scattered all over the country, making traditional training models a challenge.
““The New Lens app is easy to use and the content is very relatable. I’ve seen results, too— I am more aware of what’s holding me back and have achieved new opportunities at work. When I share what I’ve been learning, people ask where they can find this content. I would definitely recommend the app. I train new managers, and New Lens is spot on. Some of these lessons took me three years to learn, but through this app I can have people learn it in just three months.””
The Solution: Highly Tailored and Flexible Individual Learning
Unlike other leadership development solutions, New Lens® more than met these requirements. Women could learn the strategies they needed to level up, regardless of their experience level, pace, or location. Curious how an application like this could be leveraged – and which career levels would find it the most transformative – they handpicked female employees from both the East and West regions to form a first cohort for a pilot of New Lens. Participants’ roles ranged from individual contributor to senior executive.
““It’s not as difficult as I thought to make a change. I can see things that I can do right away.”
“Concise, clear, short and sweet content”
“The content is applicable to what I’m doing. New Lens is innovative and empowering.””
The Result: Faster Development and Insights that Become Action
The program proved to be a perfect match for early to mid-level managers and individual contributors. The app's intuitive interface made navigating the learning journey a breeze, while the carefully curated content struck a chord with their specific challenges and aspirations. They were empowered by the ability to self-pace and the freedom to learn anywhere, anytime.
