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Associates In Leadership Development Ltd (ALD)

Hong Kong·Training Provider·13 years operating

david.thomas@ald-co.com Phone: +85297211836

About Associates In Leadership Development Ltd (ALD)

ALD was founded in 2013 to help organisations strengthen engagement and achieve better results through their people. Since then, both directly, and through our associates and partners, we have delivered executive and team coaching, assessments, and leadership development programmes across Hong Kong, China and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Our own Leadership as Personal Action, High Impact Leadership Teams, Targetted Skill-Building and coaching programs are augmented by our cultural consulting and Relationship Intelligence expertise, along with our depth of real-world business experience. We have built a small team to deliver in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Who do we serve? Our services are industry-agnostic, supported by experience across banking and finance; luxury and online retail; electronics; real estate & building services; consumer goods; engineering, tooling and plastics; chemicals; automotive; entertainment; food, beverage & hospitality; computing; shipping and logistics; textiles; healthcare and allied services; and other sectors.

At a glance

Vendor type: Training
Company size: 1–10
Facilitators: In-house + associates
Delivery: In-person, 1:1 coaching, Virtual instructor-led, Blended, Workshop
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Availability: Actively taking work
Response time: Yes
Lead time: 21 days
Pricing options: Day-rate, Per-program

What sets us apart

We provide bespoke programs designed to get the best outcomes specific to your organisation. Our small team has an exceptionally wide real-world operational experience in leadership roles which means that we can connect with participants at any level in almost any industry.

Methodology

Experiential, Consultative, Workshop, Facilitated, Blended, Outcome-driven-led delivery focused on tangible behaviour change.

Areas of expertise

Leadership Development Leadership Team Excellence Change Leadership Emotional Intelligence / Relationship Intelligence Interpersonal + Public Communication

Key industries

Logistics / Supply Chain Professional Services Manufacturing Financial Services Healthcare / Pharma

Operating locations

Hong Kong China Remote / global

Trusted by industry leaders

Programs (3)

Leadership Development

Relationship Intelligence – Your leadership superpower

Discover Relationship IntelligenceMotivation - what drives usConflict and our triggers+4 more

Developing Relationship Intelligence skills - recognising motivations and productive behaviours in self and others is a core leadership skill at all levels. Learning to get the best from people is a crucial part of enhancing results. In this insightful and highly interactive program, participants explore factors that motivate themselves and others, and those which potentially trigger conflicts, together with relational strengths that contribute to their success, and behaviours which may prove unproductive with others. Participants complete a pre-workshop assessment, the results of which are debriefed through an interactive workshop. Skills and behaviours to better engage and motivate others are explored through experiential activities. They leave with a plan to address a high stakes interaction opportunity based on what they have learned.

Full-day · 7hExperientialUp to 40

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Leadership Development

L-I-N-K: Building High Impact Leadership Teams

Leadership as a team sportHigh Impact Leadership Teams Framework4 factors in team formation - Purpose - People (Roles ++) - Process - Performance (Goals & Measures)+5 more

In business, it is effective teams that deliver results more than individual performance. Creating High Performance Teams is both a science and an elusive art but with the right focus, leaders can go beyond high performance to build High Impact Leadership Teams throughout their organisation. This program helps leaders to develop the factors that transform their teams towards excellence and outstanding results. Achieving exceptional results is a team effort. High-impact teams are those that work together with deep trust, focusing on mutually agreed objectives aligned with the organization's purpose to achieve outstanding results. In this practical, engaging, workshop intact teams explore the elements to build a High Impact Leadership Teams, establishing a team charter to expand capability and boost outcomes in their own teams. The foundational HILT program is a 1-day Face-to-face workshop, providing a high-level run through of the HILT framework and completing initial draft inputs for a team charter. • The 2-day complete L-I-N-K E-X-T-R-A workshop is designed for leadership teams who wish to conduct crucial team and organisational alignment discussions around practical values, vision-setting for performance, trust-building and engagement. • 1/2-day basic programs face-to-face or virtual instructor-led to introduce the principles and tools of building High Impact teams. • Action plan follow up coaching sessions in the form of online Touch Point Calls can be designed into any program • Customised multi-module online programs can be designed according to client need, and elements can be integrated with other programs in our series. • Team coaching programs around the HILT framework are also offered.

Full-day · 8.5hExperientialUp to 40

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Leadership Development

LAPA: Leadership as Authentic and Personal Action

Leadership as Personal Action FrameworkSituational Awareness - Purpose - People - Practical (structure)Thinking traps - Thinking modes - Cognitive biases and logical fallacies+2 more

Leadership effectiveness is defined not by what you think, feel or say, but by what you do. This highly experiential masterclass provides a practical framework for authentic, personal leadership, helping participants strengthen their leadership practice, enhance performance in their roles and prepare for continued leadership growth. In this highly interactive process, participants explore the principles and practice of Leadership as Authentic and Personal Action and the specific aspects that drive (or inhibit) performance in themselves and their teams. The standard LAPA program is a 1-day Face-to-face workshop. Other options include: • 1/2-day summary programs face-to-face or virtual instructor-led to help participants explore the concepts and start a development plan for themselves. • 2-day intense face-to-face development workshop for senior leaders delving into aspects of leader character and values, and modes of thinking for sharper decision-making. This senior program is often combined with follow up online group coaching. • Customised multi-module online programs can be designed according to client need, and elements can be integrated with other programs.

Full-day · 8.5hExperientialUp to 40

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Team (3)

David Thomas· Lead

Program Design, Lead Facilitator (English Programs)

Energetic - Curious - Challenging - Fun

David Thomas, founder and managing partner of ALD, is known as an insightful analyst and passionate champion of change. Since 2013, he has delivered executive coaching, leadership development, team coaching and group skills coaching, helping leaders, teams and organisations diagnose challenges, rediscover purpose and passion, and achieve stronger performance. David has coached, trained and advised leaders across an exceptionally broad range of industries, including: electronics; banking and finance; online retail; building services; consumer goods; engineering, tooling and plastics; chemicals; automotive; entertainment; computing; shipping and logistics; textiles; food and beverage; and healthcare and allied services. David brings more than 40 years’ experience in commercial operations, manufacturing, service management, quality and business improvement. This includes over 12 years in senior Asia-Pacific leadership roles with multinationals including Compaq, Hewlett-Packard and Philips Electronics, giving him deep practical insight into the region’s cultural diversity and business dynamics. Born in Australia, David has lived in Asia for more than 26 years, including in China, Singapore and Hong Kong. Before moving to Asia, he built a varied career in sales, sales management and manufacturing operations. Inspired by the challenges facing individuals, teams and organisations, David’s Ikigai—his core purpose—is to help leaders and teams pursue purposeful excellence.

Certified DDI & Impact Leadership FacilitatorCertified SDI 2.0 practitioner (since 2006) and partnerCertified Harrison Assessment Practitioner (since 2021) and partnerCertified Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner (since 2020)Certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach (since 2013)Advanced Professional Coach (since 2020)Certified Berlitz-TMC Cultural Orientations & Global Leadership Coach (since 2013)Certified PDI Negotiation, Conflict and Dialogue practitionerCertified 6’I’s® of Innovation PractitionerHP Sigma + Black BeltAimi Methods partnerCertified Global Leadership 360 Assessment (since 2014)

Thomas Mok

Lead Facilitator (Cantonese & Mandarin), Co-facilitator (English)

Warm, Energetic, Inspiring

An ALD associate since 2022, Thomas brings more than 25 years’ experience in human performance improvement consulting. His expertise spans leadership, performance management, talent development, business process re-engineering, change management and service culture. Alongside his consulting and training work, Thomas is an experienced executive coach who has individually coached more than 500 leaders. His personalised approach helps clients strengthen their leadership, improve performance, achieve professional goals and realise their full potential. Thomas has served clients across Hong Kong, China and ASEAN in sectors including luxury retail, banking, public transport, government, real estate, public utilities, telecommunications and call centres. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Thomas has more than 30 years’ business experience across Hong Kong and China, including work with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, MTR Corporation and HK Broadband.

Certified Garner AssessorCertified Hogan FacilitatorCertified Behavioral Consultant in DiSC Training and Advanced DiSCCircular Economy and Sustainability Strategies CertifiedPost-grad Diploma in Training Management (CUHK)

Others

Facilitators and support team

Various

ALD has a small team of associates with specialisations including Cantonese & Mandarin language delivery, team coaching, sales skills, communication & pitch building, leadership development and more ... just ask.

Read the team narrative

Established in 2013 to advance leadership practice across Hong Kong, China and Southeast Asia, Associates in Leadership Development Ltd (ALD) serves clients directly and through partner organisations. Evolving with the region’s changing landscape, ALD brings together independent coaches and facilitators united by a practical approach to people development. Grounded in adult learning principles, our bespoke programmes make learning engaging, fun and practical - helping people and teams move quickly from concept to application. We promulgate that Leadership is Authentic and Personal Action built on an integrated platform of group decision-making and people-related skills; and that results come not just from individual capability, but from excellent teams delivering against a strategic vision that is built on the collective intelligence and insight of high impact leadership teams. Whilst our primary focus is on senior to mid-level leaders, we also passionately believe in the importance of developing young leaders to be agile and productive in this fast-changing world. No matter how AI- and robotically-enabled companies may become, fundamentally business remains between people.

Case studies

Financial Services

Regional Leadership Team

Team leadership program

A six month workshop and team coaching program helped the young and growing leadership team define and deploy an agreed leadership culture in the organisation that significantly reduced unplanned turnover and increased profitability over the ensuing year.

Shipping Industry

24 participants

Relationship Intelligence Training

A small shipping company struggling with declining staff engagement and increasing internal conflict brought ALD in to conduct a Results Through Relationships program. The insights gained and skills learned during that program and the follow up review helped re-ignite collaboration within the company, reducing unwarranted conflict whilst improving efficiency.

Accreditations

Certified MGSCC Executive CoachCertified SDI2.0 Partner (Now Crucial Learning)Certified Genos Emotional Intelligence PartnerCertified Harrison Assessments PartnerCertified Cultural Consultant (Berlitz)Certified Global Leadership Assessment (360) FacilitatorPDI Certified Dialogue & Negotiation FacilitatorCertified DISC providerHogan Assessments providerGarner Assessments provider

What clients say

"David is an exceptionally knowledgeable professional, who is more than willing to share his knowledge and teach others. He is able to successfully process extremely detailed information and at the same time present it with great simplicity, something that is very difficult to achieve."

Gary Zervas · CEO · CarbonTRACK Australia

Frequently asked

Does ALD offer services beyond those listed here?

Yes. ALD provide a wide range of additional services including executive coaching, team coaching, organisational culture consulting and bespoke leadership development programmes fully customised to your organisation's needs. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

What levels of leadership does ALD serve (Executive/Senior/Mid-level/Junior)?

ALD primarily focusses on the mid to senior levels of leadership, but has designed and delivered programs from executive levels in chemicals and financial services industries down to fresh graduate intakes in the banking industry, and university student leadership development programs. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

What is ALD’s approach to learning application and measurement?

Truly effective application of learned skills requires that an organisation prepares the participants’ managers to collaborate in the learning process and that post-intervention coaching and measurement is planned and delivered as part of the program. Ask us about how we can help you integrate this approach into your learning programs.

What is Targetted Skill-Building?

This program, unique to ALD, is a blended training/group coaching program designed to enhance specific skills through action-learning. The program is delivered in 2 hour small group (4-10 participants) modules, working on specific skills common to all. These skills are reinforced between modules through application in the workplace and peer feedback and coaching. Such programs can focus on 1 particular skill (eg. public speaking) or a string of interconnected topics, with the length of the program depending on the content. For a more complete understanding of how such programs can help your people, reach out to us.

What executive and team coaching options does ALD provide?

We provide short term executive coaching programs of 10 sessions based on structured approach to behavioural change, and the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centred Coaching approach for longer term program. The latter approach can include a results guarantee. For team coaching, our programs are built around the our proprietary High Impact Leadership Teams framework and integrating principles of the 5 Disciplines of Highly Effective Teams developed by Peter Hawkins. Reach out to us to learn how we can help your leaders and teams grow.

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