Igniting Innovation for Early Career Associates
The Challenge
FROM BUSINESS AS USUAL TO BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATIONS
A top ten advisory tax and assurance firm knew that if they stuck with “business as usual,” they would not be able to match and outlast their competitors. They needed every team member, from associate to partner, to look at any business process and think: “We can get better at this.”
Our Solution
Ei partnered closely with the firm’s Learning & Innovation teams to design and lead a 3-month cohort program for high potential employees. Through a combination of virtual sessions and a 1-week in-person intensive, these early career professionals conducted a rigorous innovation sprint that culminated in eight “winning” innovations that the firm pursued. The unique program structure enabled associates to deepen their ties to each other and senior leaders, resulting in an increased connection to the firm mission and a sense of belonging.
Workshop Outcomes
- 2x higher than firm average: how participants ranked the firm as a great place to work
- 92% of participants felt the firm was invested in their growth & development
- 91% believe the program improved their core innovation skills
- 92% now encourage their peers to seek opportunities to engage in firm innovation efforts
- 87K estimated impressions generated from 33 participants' social media posts
"We spend a lot of time early in a professional’s career teaching them the how, not the why. Having that inquisitive point of view worked into their fabric now will make them better leaders in the organization."
- Learning Leader
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