Corporate leadership development programs built on research-backed assessments
What are the best leadership development programs for organizations?
The best corporate leadership development programs match a specific problem with a research-backed tool and follow-through. Socratyc, a Wiley Authorized Partner, delivers Everything DiSC, The Five Behaviors, Situational Leadership, Center for Creative Leadership programs and executive coaching, in person across the United States and virtually worldwide.
Which leadership program fits your problem?
| The problem | Program | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| People don't understand each other | Everything DiSC Workplace | On Catalyst |
| Conflict is stalling the work | Everything DiSC Productive Conflict | Behavior-focused conflict program |
| Leaders need to lead with impact | Everything DiSC Work of Leaders | For leaders at any level |
| The team isn't pulling together | The Five Behaviors Team Development | Intact teams of 5 to 12, together 6+ weeks |
| Managers need a playbook | Situational Leadership Essentials | Center for Leadership Studies |
| Executives need development | CCL Leadership Development Program (LDP) | In person or live online |
| Leaders need multi-rater feedback | CCL 360 Assessments | For leaders at every level |
| Stress is wearing people down | Positive Intelligence Program | Mental fitness for individuals and teams |
Best executive leadership training programs
For senior leaders, the strongest options combine assessment, feedback and coaching. Socratyc offers the Center for Creative Leadership's Leadership Development Program (LDP), described by CCL as the longest-running leadership program of its kind in the world, along with CCL 360 assessments and executive coaching using the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching model, delivered by certified practitioners. Learn more on ccl.org.
How the programs are delivered
Choosing the fit
A needs conversation first, so the program matches the problem.
Facilitation
Virtual or face-to-face sessions, plus keynotes, workshops and coaching.
Follow-through
A plan for what happens after the workshop, so learning does not fade.
Want to run these programs internally? Certifying an in-house facilitator is often the most cost-effective path for DiSC. See the full program list on Socratyc's products and programs page.
Still deciding? Read our main guide: is DiSC certification worth it.
Common questions
Should my team do DiSC or The Five Behaviors?
Use Everything DiSC when people do not understand each other and need a shared language. Use The Five Behaviors when an intact team needs to build trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability and results together. The Five Behaviors Team Development fits teams of 5 to 12 who have worked together for six weeks or more.
Can managers take DiSC certification?
Yes. Managers who lead teams and want to build a shared language around communication can certify. Many managers, though, get more value from a facilitated Everything DiSC Management or Work of Leaders program, since certification is aimed at people who will deliver sessions for others.
Is DiSC certification worth it for HR leaders?
Yes, when you plan to roll DiSC out to more than one team. Certification lets HR and L&D teams run sessions in-house, and Wiley offers SHRM, HRCI and ATD professional development credits on completion. The program is pre-approved for 20 HRCI credit hours in HR General.
Who should not get DiSC certified?
If you need a single workshop for one team, or you will never deliver DiSC yourself, certification is not the right buy. Hire a certified facilitator for that session instead. Facilitation is offered for every Everything DiSC model and The Five Behaviors, virtual or face to face.
Where is the provider located?
The provider is based in Historic Skippack Village, just outside Philadelphia in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It works with clients in person across the United States and virtually around the world, and its certification cohorts are fully virtual.
What DISC profile are most CEOs?
There is no single CEO style. Leaders with a D, or Dominance, style are often associated with decisive, results-focused leadership, but effective executives appear in every DiSC style. Wiley's Everything DiSC Work of Leaders program is built on the idea that any style can lead well once people understand their tendencies.