Client stories
Leaders level up during rapid growth: Urgent Couriers
During COVID, Urgent Couriers faced rapid growth, with their largest client tripling orders in 30 days. Through the Active Manager Program, their leadership team adapted quickly, maintaining operational excellence and customer satisfaction while building a strong foundation for future growth. All while staying true to their core value: 'happy people delighting the customer.'
A new set of tools: Entec's leadership transformation
Entec evolved as a small family business and has grown into a thriving company with over 130 staff. As they expanded and promoted team members, equipping new managers with leadership skills became crucial. The Breakthrough Co’s tailored programs provided a comprehensive toolbox to transform their managers into leaders. By upskilling their team, Entec ensured their team was ready to lead into the future.
Executive Sponsors
Scion
'I wish something like this had been available 40 years ago in my career.'
Julian Elder, Chief Executive
Rakon
'It's time efficient and the learning is cemented. Give it a crack.'
Margo Thomas, Global GM People
Urgent Couriers
'Immediate results.'
Dane Bonnici, Chief Operating Officer
Learners
GJ Gardner
'I am extremely grateful for the support behind the scenes.'
Lanice McMillan, Contracts Manager
Scion
'Sharing a common language and journey.'
Claire Stewart, Portfolio Leader
Franklins bathrooms
'This program has taught me more in the last 12 months than 4.5 years on the job.'
Dan Stewart, National Operations Manager
Active Learning Partners
Karen Te'o
'Balancing work with whaanau (family), community and service'
Britta Christiansen
'One of the most valuable things for me is the leverage'
Darryl McClay
'It is rewarding on many different levels'
Client Reviews
Case Studies
Road signs & traffic control equipment ltd
‘This course made me refocus and revisit a lot of the things I’ve learned in the past. It taught me to pause, stop and ask myself if I needed to fix every problem. I now know when and how to say ‘No’.’
How The Breakthrough Co helped to create an inclusive culture among a team of ‘strong personalities’ and gave the General Manager her strategic time back.
Mike Greer Commercial
‘One of the things the programme helped me realise is that my job is to support and enable other people to do their job.’
How The Breakthrough Co helped a team of technically competent managers develop skills that had nothing to do with swinging a hammer.
