By Caroline Lucas
Stakeholder confidence is the cornerstone of organisational success. In times of volatility, this confidence can be the difference between thriving and merely surviving. The TEXEM programme, Resilience in a Volatile World: Inspiring Transformation Successfully, prepares leaders to inspire trust and build alignment among stakeholders, ensuring organisational resilience and growth.
Running from February 8–22, 2025, the programme combines self-paced virtual learning with dynamic live sessions led by globally recognised faculty. Participants begin with one-hour daily activities, such as reading case studies and reflecting on practical scenarios, earning points that are displayed on a leaderboard. This competitive, gamified system drives engagement and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Weekly live sessions provide a platform to delve deeper into key themes, offering participants actionable strategies to enhance their leadership capabilities.
Ambassador Charles Crawford’s sessions focus on the art of communication and influence. Drawing from his extensive experience as a diplomat, Crawford equips participants with tools to build trust and inspire confidence among diverse stakeholders. For example, leaders learn how to communicate a compelling vision that aligns their teams and secures buy-in from investors, even in the face of economic uncertainty.
Bradley Jones complements this with insights into strategic decision-making and stakeholder management. His sessions explore how to engage stakeholders in collaborative problem-solving, ensuring that decisions are not only effective but also widely supported. By fostering a sense of shared ownership, leaders can build coalitions that drive organisational resilience.
Dr. TB McClelland Jr. addresses the behavioural aspects of stakeholder engagement, focusing on empathy, adaptability, and active listening. Participants learn how to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, ensuring alignment even when interests diverge. For example, McClelland highlights the importance of understanding stakeholder motivations and tailoring communication strategies to address their concerns.
The programme’s emphasis on practical application ensures that participants leave with actionable tools to influence effectively. Through scenario-based exercises, leaders explore how to navigate high-stakes challenges, such as talent scarcity or rising operational costs. For instance, participants might develop a stakeholder engagement strategy to support a major organisational transformation, using the frameworks introduced during the programme. Testimonials from the previous delegates underscore TEXEM’s successes:
“I found TEXEM UK to be a very impactful and high powered platform. I’ve learned so much from the faculty here, and I believe that TEXEM UK is redefining the future of executive training and management. In the past few days, we’ve learned so much about resilience, about how to push our teams even in an economic downturn, and how to manage for profitability and improve performance.” – Amina Yuguga, Journalist and Group Head for Documentaries and Features for Media Trust Group.
“The programme was incredibly engaging, offering profound insights from exceptional facilitators. It brought together world-class professors, visionary founders, trailblazing innovators, and creative experts with unmatched expertise and rich experiences” – Niyi Toluwalope, Chief Executive Officer of eTranzact Group.
“I’ve enjoyed the presentations of the consultants. I’ve enjoyed the practicability of the consultants. They bring in life examples in all their presentations…”- Otunba Sonya Ogunkuade, Hon. Commissioner and Special Assistant to the President.
By the end of the programme, participants are equipped to inspire trust, foster alignment, and achieve organisational success. They gain the tools to navigate uncertainty with confidence, ensuring their organisations thrive in volatile times.
