Expleo, the global technology, engineering and consulting service provider, today announces it has concluded a major leadership development programme for 176 senior leaders in eir. This follows Expleo Academy’s successful launch of the programme one year ago.
Expleo research, published in its Business Transformation Index 2025, shows that enterprises in Ireland with 250+ employees are currently making significant investments in their teams. Large enterprises will spend an average of €2.8 million on improving their company culture this year, while €2.1 million will be invested in the training and upskilling of teams.
To support businesses in their focus on team development and culture, last year, Expleo invested €1M in launching its Leadership and Management Development service, as part of Expleo Academy. It brings together 80 world-class facilitators and coaches, delivering leadership programmes designed and aligned to customers’ specific requirements.
Businesses can access programmes covering communication, personal development, management and leadership, business development, and board-level excellence. To meet the diverse and unique needs of individual businesses, topics covered range from addressing unconscious bias to succession planning.
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Expleo Academy and eir
eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications provider, enlisted Expleo Academy to design and deliver a bespoke, in-person Leadership and Management Development programme. The initiative was designed to strengthen eir’s leadership capabilities, equipping individuals to lead high-performing teams, while also helping them to support the rollout of eir’s culture programme and new corporate values and behaviours.
Led by John Philp, Head of Expleo Academy’s Leadership and Management Development Service, participants consisted of 176 leaders in eir, open eir and eir evo.
Pat McGuire, Director of Expleo Academy, said: "This programme was built to shape future leaders and deliver meaningful change for businesses across multiple sectors. We are going beyond traditional training to deliver bespoke, highly interactive development solutions that drive transformation at every level of an organisation and enable innovation across industries. eir is a prime example of the impact of Expleo Academy and how immersive programmes have the power to enhance organisational alignment and accelerate strategic change.”
Nicola McDonnell, Head of Talent and Organisation Development, eir said: “Investing in our leaders through this programme with Expleo has delivered significant value to our business. We have strengthened leadership capability, deepened alignment and reinforced our cultural goals. Expleo took the time to listen and understand our specific needs, delivering a programme that was both impactful and exceptionally well received.”
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