High-performing PE-backed leaders
start with 3 steps…
What if your leaders set the pace of the plan?
For PE-backed CEOs, Operating Partners and Talent Partners who can’t step away for a two-day workshop: micro-learning that fits inside a coffee break.
Independent research: 83% of PE-backed respondents say inclusion and wellbeing are key to attracting and keeping the talent the hold needs.
- Modules are 30 minutes or less, built for a hold-period clock
- Drives value creation through leadership, reflection and accountability
- Real-world insights, early drift signals, and expert-led learning
Designed for pace, built for the hold
Each pathway blends formats so PE-backed leaders change behaviour and sustain it through the hold.
eLearning & Consulting
Immersive learning to build awareness, inclusive habits, and high-performing leadership teams.
Webinars, Events & Keynotes
Modular learning pathway with PE-specific insights that spark action in the hold.
Podcasts & Free Resources
Unfiltered stories and lessons from PE-backed CEOs and C-suite leaders. Plus The PErformance Standard monthly newsletter.
Inclusion Live® Connect
Every pathway begins with a live coaching session led by our experts. Our Start with 3© roadmap runs in 90 days, fitting inside the 100-day plan. Learners then reflect and embed the learning, so capability holds through the hold period to exit.
- Kick-off sessions that align portfolio leaders from day one
- Executive coaching for PE-backed leaders
- Guided reflection during the learning to cement insights and apply them under real-world pace
- Progress tracking to show capability building across the hold
Who will you back first?
Explore a selection of our expert-curated learning modules – each part of a role-specific pathway for PE-backed CEOs and their leadership layers.
Why Leadership Matters
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Why Leadership Matters
Bring to life the crucial role that leaders play in creating successful, inclusive teams. Whether you are aware of it or not, what you say and do has a far-reaching impact on your people, so getting a good handle on your own personal leadership and establishing positive, inclusive behaviours is key.
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Engage Confidently with DEI
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Engage Confidently with DEI
Open and candid views of successful senior leaders and how they personally have built their confidence in engaging with DEI. You will learn their game changing strategies that help you to be fantastic leader.
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Inclusive Leadership
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Inclusive Leadership
Get personal strategies and game changing insights on how inclusive leaders think and act. Learn to outsmart your bias and how you can create brilliant, inclusive teams where everyone can thrive.
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Lead with Empathy and Trust
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Lead with Empathy and Trust
Unlock the leadership superpowers that drive authentic empathy and trust. Sharpen your listening skills and build deeper connections with your people – starting now.
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Psychological Safety
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Psychological Safety
Change the way you think about psychological safety to create a culture where your people feel confident speaking up and challenging the status quo – without fear. Learn the simple behaviours that transform teams.
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Creating a Sense of Belonging
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Creating a Sense of Belonging
Create a leadership impact that cements your team together and ensures everyone belongs. Learn the simple daily actions that inspire and drive high performance.
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Quadraleaders® for Inclusive Organisations
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Quadraleaders® for Inclusive Organisations
Discover the secret to becoming a truly effective leader – and make it the foundation of your authentic leadership style.
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Allyship for Inclusive Leaders
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Allyship for Inclusive Leaders
Learn how to be a great sponsor. Discover common traps well-intentioned leaders fall into when unaware of their own privilege. Gain clear guidelines on reading situations and adapting your role to effectively support others.
Designed for:
- PE-backed C-suite;
- Portfolio company leadership teams;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Inclusive Talent Attraction
Designed for:
- PE-backed CEOs and Talent Partners;
- Portfolio talent acquisition;
- Portfolio company
managers.
Inclusive Talent Attraction
Learn how to attract diverse talent by removing bias from your process and creating a candidate experience that welcomes everyone.
Designed for:
- PE-backed CEOs and Talent Partners;
- Portfolio talent acquisition;
- Portfolio company managers.
Inclusive Hiring
Designed for:
- PE-backed CEOs and Talent Partners;
- Portfolio talent acquisition;
- Portfolio company managers.
Inclusive Hiring
Explore how to embed inclusion into shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding, helping you select the best talent and create a fair, welcoming experience for every candidate.
Designed for:
- PE-backed CEOs and Talent Partners;
- Portfolio talent acquisition;
- Portfolio company managers.
Why DEI matters to Me and My Team
Designed for:
- Portfolio company managers;
- Leaders below the CEO;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Why DEI matters to Me and My Team
Understand why inclusion impacts EVERYTHING for you – and why it’s not just about others. No matter our background, we all belong.
Designed for:
- Portfolio company managers;
- Leaders below the CEO;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Creating a Safe and Respectful Culture
Designed for:
- Portfolio company managers;
- Leaders below the CEO;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Creating a Safe and Respectful Culture
Discover how to create a safe and inclusive culture and the simple actions we can all take to foster a harassment-free workplace.
Designed for:
- Portfolio company managers;
- Leaders below the CEO;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Conscious Inclusion
Designed for:
- Portfolio company managers;
- Leaders below the CEO;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Conscious Inclusion
Understand the science behind how we unintentionally exclude others. Learn the key habits that help us positively connect with everyone around us.
Designed for:
- Portfolio company managers;
- Leaders below the CEO;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Psychological Safety in Teams
Designed for:
- Portfolio company managers;
- Leaders below the CEO;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Psychological Safety in Teams
Change how you think about psychological safety to create an environment where you and others feel safe, enabling everyone to freely share their thoughts and ideas.
Designed for:
- Portfolio company managers;
- Leaders below the CEO;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Being Inclusive Every Day
Designed for:
- Portfolio company managers;
- Leaders below the CEO;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Being Inclusive Every Day
Discover simple daily habits you can adopt to thrive in an inclusive team, bring your best ideas to life, and overcome everyday challenges together.
Designed for:
- Portfolio company managers;
- Leaders below the CEO;
- Operating Partners and Talent Partners.
Inspired by you, designed by Private Equity experts
John – PE-Backed CEO
“I need leadership capability that keeps pace with the value creation plan and shows real impact in the hold.”
John is focused on building leadership capability that keeps pace with the plan, driving performance from the top, and protecting returns through the hold. He needs practical, high-level support that makes a measurable difference.
Amara – Operating Partner
“I need practical ways to build leadership capability across the portfolio and help CEOs drive real performance.”
Amara is focused on spotting leadership drift early, equipping portfolio CEOs with the right capability, and making leadership a core part of the value creation plan. She needs strategies that are actionable and easy to implement.
Curtis – Portfolio Talent Partner
“I want to know which leaders are ready to scale, which need backing early, and where investment will return most.”
Curtis needs to understand whether portfolio leaders can grow with the business. He’s looking for practical ways to back leaders early and plan leadership change, not react to it, so the hold stays on plan.
Jade – Portfolio HR Lead
“I want leaders in our portfolio companies who build trust, keep talent and execute at pace – from the 100-day plan to exit.”
Jade supports leadership teams through pace and change and knows that trust drives retention. She’s looking for practical tools that help leaders keep talent and hold performance steady from day one to exit.