Impact
What Makes Us Different
The Refinery isn't like any other leadership development company. We are candid, we are rigorous, and we challenge organizations to make tough decisions that lead to greatness.
What else?
We eat, sleep and breathe leadership
Our work is not grounded in the latest best seller written by a popularized heroic leader; it’s based on years of experience studying leadership and applying our knowledge to the business environment. We combine the research of the academic world with the delivery capabilities of the consulting world to make your organization stronger.
Our approach is holistic
Leadership can't be isolated from an organization's other people issues. Under the umbrella of leadership we include team development, executive development, succession management, conflict management, relationship building and coaching, to name just a few. We have expertise in the development of leaders and the development of organizations, so you can be sure your work in one area will be supported by your practices in others.
We're always looking ahead
The business world is constantly changing. And with it, so must the way we help leaders and organizations develop. Through our "Trends and Inquiry" services, we conduct ongoing research on the most pressing issues facing CEOs, executives and other leaders. Yesterday's best practices might not cut it today. When you work with The Refinery, you know you are benefiting from the most current learnings in the industry.