emlyon wins 3 Brandon Awards for its custom program

At the 2024 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards, emlyon business school earned three awards, including two Gold Medals and one Silver Medal, celebrating the excellence and impact of the "Making Leaders" program, tailored specifically for Capgemini:

The "Making Leaders" program was launched in 2018, at a pivotal moment for Capgemini, which was undergoing a significant transformation that required a deep renewal of its management culture. Facing fierce competition and an increasing demand for IT and engineering expertise, Capgemini recognized the need to refresh its management approach to stay competitive. emlyon business school was entrusted with creating a high visibility custom training program aimed at developing senior managers' skills to support Capgemini's strategic evolution.

"Making Leaders" is an immersive 10-month program, combining in-person sessions, online modules, and group projects. The curriculum integrates advanced pedagogical methods, such as reflective practice, experiential learning, and social learning. It goes beyond technical management skills, aiming for a profound personal and professional transformation. The program fosters Leadership 3.0, emphasizing intrinsic motivation, fostering innovation, and nurturing future leaders as a central responsibility of leadership.

Since its inception, "Making Leaders" has trained over 800 executives and has become a cornerstone of Capgemini's talent management strategy in France. The program has delivered concrete results: a 6.1% revenue increase, a 0.5% margin improvement in the 2022-23 period, and a 28% promotion rate among participants within six months of completing the program. Furthermore, employee engagement has seen marked improvements: a 6% increase in professional development and managerial support, a 7% rise in freedom of expression, and a 5% gain in recognition. Capgemini's employee attrition rate dropped by six points between 2022 and 2023, while the company secured the top spot in the IT and engineering consulting sector in the 2023 Universum rankings.

The success of "Making Leaders" can be attributed to several key factors: strong partnership foundations, deep engagement from all stakeholders, pedagogical innovation integrating best practices, proven organizational development methods, and a rigorous approach to program design and execution.

The Brandon Hall Excellence Awards, often called the "Excellence Awards of Human Capital Management," are highly regarded international honors that celebrate best practices in talent management and leadership development. Organized by the globally recognized Brandon Hall Group™, the awards highlight innovation and excellence in human capital management practices.

For more than 30 years, les Brandon Awards have celebrated companies and institutions for their outstanding programs and initiatives in key areas such as learning, talent development, diversity and inclusion, and human resource management. Entries are assessed based on rigorous criteria, including the alignment of the programs with organizational needs, the quality of design and execution, and measurable results.

In addition to the Brandon Awards, emlyon business school also received a MERIT Award in 2024 for its leadership development work with Capgemini France. This award further emphasizes the program's effectiveness and innovation in leadership development, significantly contributing to Capgemini's organizational performance.

The achievements of the "Making Leaders" program, coupled with its numerous awards, showcase the strength of the partnership between emlyon business school and Capgemini. It also underscores both organizations' commitment to continuous growth and development.