To Lead Model
Create consensus around the desired leadership!
Ensure your developmental activities!
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A Holistic Model
To Lead Model
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8 Leadership Areas
8 Defined Capabilities
70+ Behaviours
Services
A leadership model that adapts to needs
Individual
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Self-reflection
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”360”
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Identify personal development needs
Leading as a group
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Tools to use when coaching leaders
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Analyze current support for leaders such as
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training, management systems, etc.
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Facilitate discussions about and habits
Development of Education Portfolio
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Analyze strengths and desired leadership
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behaviors in current leadership - at the
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individual, team, or organizational level
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Evaluate if existing development activities meet needs
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Assess the impact of completed activities
Our Approcach
In order to ensure an effective analysis of either leadership or the available leadership development activities, it is crucial to first define the current state, the existing strategy, and the need for any potential cultural change within the organization.
An evaluation involves a number of statements according to the model, and it is also possible to add statements that are specific to the organization's situation. This creates a unique analysis that takes into account the specific needs of the operation and provides guidance on the actions that need to be taken to promote favorable leadership.
Having a solid understanding of these factors is necessary to successfully shape and implement effective leadership strategies that promote growth and success within the organization. By continuously evaluating and adapting leadership development to meet the needs of the operation, the organization can ensure that its leaders are equipped to face future challenges and lead their teams towards common goals and success.
Adaptation based on the situation
Example: Team assessment at a company. Used during a strategy session to analyze leadership in relation to the existing strategy.
Example: How well do our leadership development activities meet our needs?
Defintion To Lead Team
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Background
Background - To Lead Model
Despite the multitude of frameworks and educational programs now available, many companies still find themselves struggling to develop leaders capable of navigating the complexity inherent in modern organizations. This challenge is particularly pronounced for those working within Lean/Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement, where specific leadership expectations are often integrated with broader HR frameworks.
Those of us behind the To Lead Model shared a common frustration: the gap between leadership expectations and the actual reality within the organizations we have experience with. We observed that even though companies aim to cultivate leaders who can drive change and promote innovation, there is often a lack of clarity and consistency in leadership development.
Driven by addressing this gap, we collaborated to create a model that would encompass the full spectrum of leadership qualities. Leveraging our combined expertise and experience, we developed the To Lead Model, a holistic framework designed to empower leaders at all levels to succeed in their roles. Our model has proven successful in equipping leaders with the tools and insights they need to tackle today's complex challenges effectively. By focusing on the holistic development of leaders, we foster an atmosphere of continuous learning and growth within organizations.
The To Lead Model aims not only to enhance individual leaders but also to foster a culture of leadership excellence that can permeate entire organizations. By working together to promote these principles, we can create a future where every leader has the potential to thrive and drive positive change in the workplace and beyond.
Ambassadors
Meet the Ambassadors
Our ambassadors are leaders, coaches and consultants who have used the To Lead Model on themselves, in their organization or as a tool for their clients. The creators are of course also ambassadors. If you would like to become an ambassador, contact us and we will tell you more.
Hans Knutsen
Hans has extensive experience in lean and change management from a global company and across different functions. Most recently, Hans has successfully led the Global Talent Management & Transformation teams at Volvo Cars Operations. Hans is one of the creators of the To Lead Model.
Why "To Lead"?
"The Leading Model creates greater precision in the development of leaders instead of making one-off efforts. Bringing together all the perspectives on leadership provides a better portfolio of development activities that are needed."
Jonas Pettersson
Jonas Pettersson has served as the Chairman of Lean Forum Sweden and as the CEO of C2U Group, bringing with him a wealth of experience from various industries and stages of the value chain. Jonas is one of the creators of the To Lead Model.
Why "To Lead"?
"The Leading Model helps individuals and organizations to create a consensus on current leadership and what activities exist to develop leaders. By creating this consensus, it is easier to identify a goal image of leadership and what practical activities are needed to develop leadership."
Christian Silvasti
Speaker and trainer in Lean Leadership, as well as active Chairman of the Board in seven different limited companies. Currently working as a Senior Coach with Produktionslyftet, focusing on business and leadership development through Silvasti Affärsutveckling i Sverige AB, as well as running a sole proprietorship in mixed farming and forestry. Previous leadership experience includes various roles at Libeltex, Tetra Pak Stålvall, and Emballator Lagan Plast – winner of the Swedish Lean Prize in 2011 and the Smart Industry Award in 2017, among others.
Why "To Lead"?
"The To Lead model provides a common language for assessing leadership capabilities from multiple perspectives. The board can objectively evaluate both its own and the management team's competencies, identifying areas for development—crucial for executing agreed-upon strategies. As a coach, I gain a clear understanding of the company’s leadership capacity and can work with the client to focus on the right development efforts. The model also helps prioritize personal growth by enabling structured training plans with measurable follow-up."
Linnea Sjödin
B.Sc. in Innovation Engineering with 10 years of experience driving sales, growth and business development activities in industries such as tech consulting, education and HR, and non-profit organizations. Loves to solve problems and get things done.
Why "To Lead"?
"I experience that raising awareness, working with and developing my own and others' leadership often becomes a big problem that is difficult to break down. I appreciate the model because you - yourself, as a leader or CEO - can find a clearer focus based on roles and what/who you lead in your daily work. It is also valuable to be able to work with more targeted initiatives for leadership development based on the strengths and goals of individuals/organizations, within the different areas in the model."
Jan Granaas
Jan is an experienced leader with an international background in change management and strategic development. With over 30 years of experience in management roles, he has a proven ability to drive results, streamline organizations and lead teams through complex changes.
Why "To Lead"?
"For me, the To Lead Model is about more than just creating consensus and identifying development efforts – it provides a clear structure that actually makes leadership development manageable and relevant in everyday life. I often see that working with leadership becomes a big, elusive puck that easily gets stuck in either one-off efforts or abstract discussions.
What I think is rarely highlighted is how the model also creates a common language around leadership. It not only helps to analyze and guide development, but also to have a more natural and concrete dialogue between leaders, teams and organizations. This makes leadership development part of the culture, rather than something you only do on occasional occasions."
Jordan Bedford
Jordan Bedford is a seasoned leader and coach with deep industrial experienceat companies including Sanofi and Elkem and as a professional consultant at McKinsey and his current firm
Why "To Lead"?
"The To Lead model enables me to quickly assess my clients’ leadership strengths and growth opportunities and translate them into concrete development plans."
Magnus Isaksson
Magnus has extensive experience in lean and change management from several companies and across various industries. Most recently, Magnus has successfully led Operational Excellence teams at both AniCura and AstraZeneca. Magnus is one of the creators of the To Lead Model.
Why "To Lead"?
"I have seen many organizations where expectations for leaders come from different functions. When these expectations are not synchronized, it can create stress and confusion among leaders. Through the model's 8 areas, the picture of expectations for leadership and its challenges becomes more complete than what I have seen in other models. As a leader, you get a holistic picture of the current situation and what needs to be developed."
Milena Andersson
I am passionate about creating value – for people, teams and organizations. When the right conditions are in place, engagement, well-being and sustainable results are created.
With a broad background in economics, leadership and marketing, I have a holistic view of what drives success.
Why "To Lead"?
"To make good decisions about leadership development, you first need to understand the current situation. With this analysis tool, that process becomes both easier and more accurate.
The tool is based on well-thought-out questions and can be adapted to the needs of the organization. The results are presented clearly and help to see what works well, what can be improved and what actions are needed.
I especially like how the tool connects leadership in different situations to concrete actions. It makes it easier to act immediately, which saves time and resources and leads to sustainable results."
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