Our approach is very experiential and hands-on. We believe in immersive, iterative design that is centered on what is needed and what will work. Leadership Development is a continuous learning process. Our foundational approach begins with knowing yourself, then your team, and finally your business. Each of the core sessions is designed for the business, with the business.
"Contrary to the opinion of many people, leaders are not born. Leaders are made, and they are made by effort and hard work." - Vince Lombardi.
“The task of leadership is to create alignment of strengths…making a system’s weaknesses irrelevant.” - Peter Drucker
Do you have your game-winning face or your game-losing face on? - Operation Explore, Inc
When Elite Leaders Drop Their Guard
Advanced Leadership Program at Webster Bank
Leadership Development & Skills Building
The Team Leadership Laboratory is an immersive 3.5-day experience that blends leadership theory with practical application to accelerate team performance. Participants engage in experiential exercises, simulations, and reflective activities designed to strengthen collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. By integrating real-world challenges with evidence-based leadership concepts, the program enables teams to experiment, receive feedback, and refine their approaches in a safe, supportive environment. This combination of learning and practice empowers leaders and teams to return to their organizations with actionable strategies and enhanced capabilities for driving results.
ur most comprehensive Leadership Development Process that includes executive coaching, learning teams, cohort development, and work with managers. There are three phases that are in-person touch points that include leading yourself, leading your team, and leading the business. The culmination of the engagement is a capstone event that involves our Consultancy Intensive process.
Influence skills are immensely valuable and are sometimes regarded as a “mysterious art”. We firmly believe that anyone can learn these skills. It is not a linear process, nor is it always top-down or bottom-up—but it is a process. In working to improve your skills as an Influencer, there are plenty of “fine points” to examine, including stakeholder mapping, change management, and the science of influence, which culminate in an action plan to put the skills into use.
One of our most sought-after offerings is the art and science of speedreading people. We utilize the DiSC Personality Assessment to build the context for speed reading. We then provide a variety of tools for shifting your style when interacting with the different types to best meet their needs.
The focus of this session is to help participants reflect on their leadership style when setting the “course” of change and new directions for their team. In this session, you will utilize the exploits of Ernest Shackleton in Antarctica! While it may seem a long time ago (1914-1916), his lessons on leading change are as relevant today as they were then.
This session empowers leaders to strengthen their ability to understand and manage emotions—both their own and those of others—to build stronger relationships, foster trust, and enhance team performance. Participants will explore the core components of emotional intelligence—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—and learn practical strategies to apply them in real leadership situations. Through reflection and experiential activities, leaders will gain tools to communicate with impact, navigate challenges with composure, and create an environment where people feel valued and engaged.
We offer personalized executive coaching designed to help leaders unlock their full potential and achieve greater impact. Through one-on-one sessions, leaders gain clarity on their goals, deepen self-awareness, and develop the skills needed to navigate complex challenges with confidence. Our coaching approach blends insight, accountability, and practical strategies to enhance decision-making, communication, and leadership presence. By fostering growth at the individual level, executive coaching drives stronger teams, more effective organizations, and sustainable professional success.
Leaders/Hogan Suite, DiSC, MBTI, 360 Assessment.This session equips leaders with the skills and mindset to navigate conflict with confidence and clarity. Participants will learn to identify the root causes of conflict, manage emotions under pressure, and turn difficult conversations into opportunities for growth and collaboration. Through practical tools and interactive exercises, leaders will develop strategies to address disagreements constructively, strengthen relationships, and foster a culture of open communication and mutual respect.
Imagine a leadership development program that takes you on a journey filled with mystery, intrigue and espionage. Where real life and fantasy cleverly come together as one. A program that challenges participants to think about how to operate strategically in an ambiguous environment. Welcome to Learning In A Briefcase…a development process that radically departs from traditional team learning. A program that plunges participants into a challenging crisis that they need to manage and resolve.
Learning in a Briefcase is a hallmark simulation from Operation Explore and a powerful opportunity to strengthen leadership skills. To develop problem solving skills. To learn from mistakes that won’t impact the bottom line. To explore the human potential. Intriguing and captivating, your team will experience accelerated learning about themselves and their colleagues. Call today and ask about LIAB!
Ever wondered why the same old business challenges keep landing back on your desk?
Then ask us about our unique approach to organizational transformation: The Consultancy Raid™
Our approach involves employees from across the organization in a ‘real time’ problem solving challenge. It is fast, furious, ambiguous, and invigorating … building skills, engagement and shifting mindsets around openness and willingness to give and receive feedback and try new things that leads to dialogue and ultimately, solutions.
The key benefits of the ‘Raid’:
