Defining Professional Growth: Learning Paths for Continuous Advancement.

At Grant Thornton, we believe that investing in the continuous learning and development of our people can result to both their personal growth and career recognition.

Our leadership walks our people through learning trajectories that are carefully inspired and designed for facilitating our people’s journey of professional advancement. We focus on creating opportunities that inspire them to discover and fully harness their potential. Through ongoing training, professional certifications, and specially designed leadership programs, we build and sustain an environment that can host excellence.

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Learning Pillars: Structure and Strategy

Our learning initiatives are built around three core pillars:

Leadership Programs

With specialized programs such as the Senior Leadership Program and the Emerging Leaders Program, we aim to strengthen strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, and international collaboration among our people.

Soft & Hard Skills Seminars

Our educational approach is driven by the needs of our people, identified through:

  • Assessments and observations
  • The ever-evolving demands of the market.
  • IOCR and GTAR insights and other quality checks.
  • Grant Thornton International requirements, technological advancements, and other emerging developments.

Our seminars include programs that cover both technical skills (such as IFRS and AML) and soft skills (such as Time Management and Personal Branding).

Professional Certifications

By providing financial support, we expand the range of options for obtaining globally recognized certifications, thus offering our people the opportunity to excel above and beyond in their respective fields.

Leadership programs – developing managers and partners

Programs to help managers and partners reach their leadership potential are also available:

1.

Senior Leadership Programme (SLP)

The programme is for CEOs and leaders in senior strategic positions or those who are starting a firm wide leadership role. It is also ideal for those leaders who have been identified as high potential Partners who are increasingly playing an important leadership role in Grant Thornton. The SLP provides the opportunity for leaders to have access to thought-provoking new thinking, leadership theory, and strategic frameworks from Harvard Business School.

2.

Advanced Leadership Programme (ALP)

The programme is for Senior Managers, Directors and New Partners. It is a year long programme that takes place in strategic growth markets around the world providing participants with access to global clients, senior leaders, colleagues and thought Leaders. It focuses on expanding their global perspective, deepening their engagement and leadership skills while building a professional network within the global organisation.

3.

Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP)

ELP is a foundation programme for high performing managers and senior managers who are recognised as future leaders. The programme provides participants an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to maximise collaboration and impact across the region. IT is three days in- person training, based regionally, to support cross border and cross service line collaboration.

4.

Exceptional Coach Programme (ECP)

Addressed to all senior managers, including CEOs, with an interest in growing their firm and clients through developing others. This 12-month programme develops leader's skills in supporting and inspiring others to achieve their potential and results in an international recognised coach accreditation.