Our work with clients, large and small, over the last ten years has convinced us beyond doubt that we must put leadership before HR. In other words, the effectiveness of HR processes is dependent on the presence of sound leadership processes. Our practice area of building leadership processes consists of three distinct areas:

	Facilitating direction setting
	Facilitating alignment
	Facilitating commitment building

Facilitating direction setting

The first and foremost job of a leader is to set clear direction for his Organisation and mobilize the team towards this direction. This direction shows the Organisation the way and tells employees where they are heading.

totus consulting has significant expertise in helping leaders set clear direction, be it in the form of shared purpose, vision, mission or just an audacious goal for the future. Using our expertise of change methodologies and engaging large groups in the Organisation, we help leaders set direction in the most inclusive and inspiring manner. We also help leaders rally their teams around this to secure buy-in.

Facilitating alignment

While the leaders may have set a clear direction it does not guarantee that the Organisation will work towards this direction. Alignment comes out of deliberate action and cannot be taken for granted. totus consulting has done extensive work in helping leaders secure alignment.
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	Designing for alignment – totus consulting helps leaders design the right Organisation, the right roles and accountabilities to secure alignment. We help leaders ensure that the reward systems are aligned to the roles and goals of the Organisation.
	Alignment through planning – totus consulting help our clients achieve alignment through robust short term and long term planning and review processes. Through this we ensure that various functions, businesses, geographies and work units are on the same page and aligned towards the Organisation goal. We also help leaders set up the right review mechanisms to take stock of alignment.
	Ensuring collaboration and conflict resolution – While leaders may have a clear direction and clear goals, these are often not achieved because there are conflicts and differences especially at the leadership team level or between functions or businesses. totus consulting has helped leaders promote collaboration among intact teams to facilitate alignment.
	Culture, values for alignment – It is the values and culture of the Organisation that provides a common fabric and binds people together. We help leaders identify and articulate values and culture and help the Organisation shape its culture.

Facilitating commitment building

Leaders must be able to secure the commitment of the Organisation members to the vision, goals and strategies. Towards this, totus consulting helps the leader understand the motivational factors, assess its presence or absence in the Organisation, sense climate evolve a compelling employee value proposition that will contribute to commitment building.