{"id":68428,"date":"2026-07-01T11:51:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupeagf.com\/?p=68428"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:05:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:05:51","slug":"agf-leadership-program-building-the-next-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groupeagf.com\/en\/the-network\/human-resources\/agf-leadership-program-building-the-next-generation","title":{"rendered":"AGF Leadership Program: Building the next generation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At AGF, leadership development is not a checkbox exercise. It\u2019s a strategic investment, because the performance, safety and quality of our operations are directly driven by the strength of our leaders.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we launched a structured leadership development program designed to equip our managers today and prepare the leaders of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #165788;\">A first cohort that set the momentum<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last year, around forty leaders (mid-level managers and senior leaders) completed the very first cohort of the program.<\/p>\n<p>The journey began with a SuccessFinder psychometric assessment, followed by a one-on-one debrief with Humance experts, helping each participant gain a deeper understanding of their leadership style and development opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>They then completed a 16-hour development journey, including a 90-minute debrief, combining learning and real-world application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-awareness and high-impact communication<\/li>\n<li>Managerial courage, team development and strategic thinking<\/li>\n<li>In-person and virtual cohort sessions<\/li>\n<li>Practical tools (1-pagers linked to modules and LinkedIn Learning)<\/li>\n<li>Open discussions among leaders on real operational challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #165788;\">Leaders who become ambassadors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This first cohort now plays a key role in the next phase of the program. These leaders are becoming ambassadors of leadership development at AGF, supporting their peers and embodying expected leadership behaviours on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #165788;\"><em><strong>\u2018\u2018At AGF, we think long term. By investing in a train-the-trainer approach, we are building the internal expertise needed to deliver and sustain this program for future cohorts. The goal is simple: build a leadership culture that is lived, not just a program that is delivered.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #165788;\"><strong>&#8211; Olivier B\u00e9rub\u00e9, Senior Organizational Development Advisor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #165788;\">2026\u20132027: from foundation to expansion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next cohort, scheduled for Q3 2026, will go even further. It will target front-line administrative leaders, as well as shop and field leaders.<\/p>\n<p>This next phase is being designed with a strong focus on operational reality:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>short, practical, bite-sized formats<\/li>\n<li>learning embedded in day-to-day work<\/li>\n<li>peer co-development<\/li>\n<li>sharing real experiences, not long virtual training sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because on a jobsite or in operations, leadership is not developed in a classroom. It\u2019s developed in action.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #165788;\">A culture built step by step<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At AGF, we don\u2019t just train managers. We are building a culture where leadership develops over time, is shared among peers and is rooted in our day-to-day work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At AGF, leadership development is not a checkbox exercise. 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