Columbia Leadership Group | Leadership Development

IMAGINE...

… a leadership advisory team that quickly grasps your vision and creates innovative, effective programs and solutions to bring that vision to life.

… workshops, coaching and assessment experiences that are both business driven and rooted in proven, industry-leading leadership development strategies.

… a “one-stop“ solution to your leadership needs that actually delivers on the promise of ease of communication, reliability and integrated support.

At Columbia Leadership Group, we share your passion for making a positive impact in the world through business + talent.

We see our work together as a dynamic partnership that results in a win-win-win outcome for you, us and your end customers.

Our company was born out of the passion and expertise of our founder Michael Ireland who saw the need for an organization that combines cutting-edge research similar to those of top business schools with the speed, flexibility and customer orientation of a premier boutique consulting firm.

IMAGINE...

… a leadership advisory team that quickly grasps your vision and creates innovative, effective programs and solutions to bring that vision to life.

… workshops, coaching and assessment experiences that are both business driven and rooted in proven, industry-leading leadership development strategies.

… a “one-stop“ solution to your leadership needs that actually delivers on the promise of ease of communication, reliability and integrated support.

At Columbia Leadership Group, we share your passion for making a positive impact in the world through business + talent.

We see our work together as a dynamic partnership that results in a win-win-win outcome for you, us and your end customers.

Our company was born out of the passion and expertise of our co-founders, Michael Ireland and Nicolas Bardoukas, who saw the need for an organization that combines cutting-edge research similar to those of top business schools with the speed, flexibility and customer orientation of a premier boutique consulting firm.

Mission. Vision. Values.

MISSION

Our mission is to build strategic capabilities in leaders, teams, and organizations so they adapt and thrive, while driving profit impact now and in the future.

VISION

Our vision is to be the preeminent capability-building global leadership development consulting firm, to grow sustainably and keep true to our values, while creating lasting, positive impact and momentum for a growing number of organizations we serve.

VALUES

True Partnering

We build real partnerships by working closely with our clients through every step of the process to yield powerful results.

Excellence

We are always striving for excellence and challenge ourselves to learn and improve incessantly.

Integration

We strive for more than just a healthy and sustainable balance in our work. We’re about going beyond “versus” to achieve “and” in all we do: proven and innovative, people and numbers, leading and management, short-term and long-term or strategy and operations.

Focus on Client‘s Needs

We’re unwavering in our focus on our clients needs and wants. Everything we say, do and create serves the client’s agenda.

Integrity

We behave as true professionals, always demonstrating respect and appreciation for the opportunity to work together.

Positive Perspective

Our work is grounded in the belief that the most powerful and transformative insights and changes often occur during the toughest times. Where others see challenge and scarcity, we see opportunity and promote resourcefulness. Our work is uplifting while grounded in reality.

Social Responsibility

We take responsibility for the individuals, teams and organizations we develop and are mindful of the impact they have on others. We seek out opportunities to build capabilities in underserved settings.

Passion

We’re passionate about our work and our clients’ objectives. We’re authentic and infuse others with the energy needed to overcome the barriers to change and success.

Diversity

We welcome and promote diversity to unleash the best perspectives and thoughts. We strategically leverage diversity in our work.

Mission. Vision. Values.

MISSION

Our mission is to build strategic capabilities in leaders, teams, and organizations so they adapt and thrive, while driving profit impact now and in the future.

VISION

VALUES

True Partnering

We build real partnerships by working closely with our clients through every step of the process to yield powerful results.

Excellence

We are always striving for excellence and challenge ourselves to learn and improve incessantly.

Integration

Focus on Client‘s Needs

We’re unwavering in our focus on our clients needs and wants. Everything we say, do and create serves the client’s agenda.

Integrity

We behave as true professionals, always demonstrating respect and appreciation for the opportunity to work together.

Positive Perspective

Social Responsibility

Passion

We’re passionate about our work and our clients’ objectives. We’re authentic and infuse others with the energy needed to overcome the barriers to change and success.

Diversity

We welcome and promote diversity to unleash the best perspectives and thoughts. We strategically leverage diversity in our work.

Who We Are

Michael Ireland

Michael Ireland works with senior leaders to seize market opportunities and overcome their most pressing business challenges by developing their organizations, teams, and leaders.

Former National Director (Chief Learning Officer), Deloitte’s Financial Services business
Coached over a 1000 professionals at JP Morgan Chase
Organizational Behavior & Change Faculty at New York University for 10+ years
Doctorate in Leadership & Adult Learning at Columbia University
Master’s degrees in Organization & Leadership and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University
Expertise in: strategy implementation, leadership development, top team effectiveness, change and transformation, building coached organizations, leading globally, peer-learning, competencies, performance management, diversity & inclusion

Our team includes 100+ leading strategy, leadership and talent experts around the world, helping us bring our clients the latest thinking, research and frameworks to help address their challenges.

Who We Are

Michael Ireland

Michael Ireland works with senior leaders to seize market opportunities and overcome their most pressing business challenges by developing their organizations, teams, and leaders.

Former National Director (Chief Learning Officer), Deloitte’s Financial Services business
Coached over a 1000 professionals at JP Morgan Chase
Organizational Behavior & Change Faculty at New York University for 10+ years
Doctoral Candidate in Leadership & Adult Learning at Columbia University
Master’s degrees in Organization & Leadership and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University
Expertise in: strategy implementation, leadership development, top team effectiveness, change and transformation, building coached organizations, leading globally, peer-learning, competencies, performance management, diversity & inclusion

Our Story

Global Reach

We have offices located in New York (HQ), Miami, San Francisco, Frankfurt and Singapore.

Our trusted experts are around the world.

Associate Locations: Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Mexico City, Panama City, Bogota, Lima, Sao Paulo, Rio, Buenos Aires, Stockholm, London, Dublin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Bucharest, Moscow, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Santiago de Chile, Basel, Zurich, Munich, Heidelberg, Milan, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Istanbul, Dubai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Tokyo, Sydney

Global Reach

We have offices located in New York (HQ), Miami, San Francisco, Frankfurt, Riyadh and Singapore.

Our trusted experts are around the world.

Human Rights

Columbia Leadership Human Rights Policy

Columbia Leadership is committed to upholding and respecting human rights in all aspects of our business operations. We recognize that we have a responsibility to promote and protect human rights, both within our organization and within the communities and environments in which we operate. This policy outlines our commitment to human rights and provides a framework for our actions and decision-making processes.

1. Respect for Human Rights:

- We respect the fundamental human rights as outlined in international standards, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization's core conventions.

- We are committed to conducting our business operations in a manner that upholds the principles of dignity, equality, and non-discrimination.

2. Non-Discrimination:

- We ensure equal opportunities and fair treatment for all individuals, irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected status.

- We prohibit discrimination in hiring, employment practices, promotion, and access to training and development opportunities.

3. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining:

- We recognize and respect the rights of our employees to join or form trade unions and engage in collective bargaining.

- We provide a supportive environment for open dialogue and collaboration between employees and management to address concerns and improve working conditions.

4. Working Conditions and Labor Standards:

- We provide a safe and healthy working environment for our employees, contractors, and suppliers.

- We comply with applicable labor laws and regulations, including those related to working hours, wages, benefits, and child labor.

- We strive to ensure fair and competitive compensation for our employees.

5. Supply Chain Responsibility:

- We expect our suppliers and business partners to adhere to the same high standards of respect for human rights.

- We work collaboratively with our suppliers to ensure responsible sourcing practices and promote fair labor conditions throughout the supply chain.

6. Community Engagement:

- We engage with local communities to understand their needs, concerns, and aspirations.

- We respect the rights and cultures of indigenous communities and seek to minimize any adverse impacts on their lands, resources, and livelihoods.

7. Grievance Mechanisms:

- We provide accessible and confidential channels for employees and stakeholders to raise concerns or report any violations of human rights.

- We investigate all reported incidents promptly and take appropriate actions to address them.

8. Continuous Improvement:

- We regularly review and assess our human rights practices to identify areas for improvement.

- We strive to integrate respect for human rights into our decision-making processes, risk assessments, and business strategies.

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders associated with Columbia Leadership. We are committed to communicating and promoting this policy throughout our organization and expect all individuals to uphold and promote the principles outlined herein.

By implementing and upholding this human rights policy, we strive to contribute positively to the well-being and dignity of individuals and communities while conducting our business ethically and responsibly.

Environment

We are committed to protecting the environment, the health and safety of our employees, and the community in which we conduct our business. It is our policy to seek continual improvement throughout our business operations to lessen our impact on the local and global environment by conserving energy, water and other natural resources; reducing waste generation; recycling and; reducing our use of toxic materials. We are committed to environmental excellence and pollution prevention, meeting or exceeding all environmental regulatory requirements, and to purchasing products which have greater recycled content with lower toxicity and packaging, that reduce the use of natural resources.

Careers

We teach our clients use strategy & leadership roadmaps to drive their organizations better.

If you share our vision for delivering business results by accelerating strategy and building superior leaders, we’d like to hear from you.

Careers

We teach our clients use strategy & leadership roadmaps to drive their organizations better.

If you share our vision for delivering business results by accelerating strategy and building superior leaders, we’d like to hear from you.

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