Somajna Workshops
and Retreats

How it all started..

Our workshops and retreats have all emerged over the last five years, connecting the dots between stories of different clients leading to a similar underlying pattern. All these organisations were going through major transformations that required attention at the human foundation level. They came to us at different points in their journey and what we built for one client slowly went on to become a flagship program for us.

With our collective experience and insights we have about the landscape of organisational transformation, today, we meet our clients wherever they may be in their transformation journey.

Organisations transform when its systemic, social and psychological forces align around a shared purpose.

Transformations are never linear; they move forward in waves of transitions, with each transition bringing its own challenges. This is the central principle that underpins all our interventions. The graphic below depicts the landscape and how our interventions address the ‘knots’ at each transitional phase of the journey.

Knots are the unintended side effects of a transition which show up as ‘human challenges’ and slow down momentum. Our workshops address the underlying concerns for each knot, thereby creating the required forward momentum.

Thought most of the workshops are designed for senior leadership teams, we do engage further in the organisation based on the context and specific requirements that may show up. The table below outlines our workshops and retreats. Please click on each tab to know more.

Ideal for:

Senior Leaders, Functional Heads, VPs/ Leaders stepping into enterprise-wide influence

Duration: 2 days; in person

Where is our path to sustainable growth?

The Challenge: The Growth Knot

Competing priorities, differing aspirations can polarize teams to think in silos. Momentum slows when teams feel misaligned with the current vision and feel disengaged.

Leadership Capability in Focus: Strategic Alignment; the ability to align vision, strategy and culture around a shared future. By engaging their collective wisdom and aspirations, participants create a shared vision that paves the way for growth through clarity, alignment & shared accountability.

Testimonial:

“Sessions with Somajna made us think on where we are and how to mould ourselves and set a direction to our company. The sessions definitely helped us set a platform for our company and created an impact."

~ Prashant Reddy

Founder & CEO, Piqyu Logistics

Ideal for:

Senior Leaders, Functional Heads, VPs/ Leaders stepping into enterprise-wide influence

Duration: 1- 2 days; in person

How do we create belief, commitment & momentum?

The Challenge: The Growth Knot

After initial success, growth potential, ambitions & market conditions can trigger major changes. Momentum slows when people understand the change but cannot appreciate its relevance to their own work or the company’s growth

Leadership Capability: Storytelling | The ability to simplify complexity, create engagement and inspire commitment through stories. Through assessment, development and coaching, leaders learn how to transform business presentations and strategic messages into stories that are authentic, inspiring and memorable enabling them to engage stakeholders more effectively.

Testimonial:

“Storytelling isn’t just for the boardroom; it’s a powerful leadership skill for every interaction. I’ve applied the lessons I learnt from the Hermit’s Lantern when representing the company at various industry forums and prestigious platforms."

~ General Manager & Global Head of Data Analytics

GCC for a multi-national bank based in Bangalore

Ideal for:

Senior Leaders, Functional Heads, VPs/ Leaders stepping into enterprise-wide influence

Duration: 1 day; in person

How can we scale across markets & geographies?

The Challenge: The Inclusion Knot

Expansion into new markets, geographies, partnerships and ecosystems increases complexity and diversity. Momentum slows when silos emerge, perspectives fragment and collaboration fails to keep pace with growth.

Leadership Capability: Systemic Inclusive Leadership; the ability to build trust, collaboration and participation across diverse teams, cultures and stakeholders. Teams discover 'flow' by recognising how to create psychological safety, remove distractions and nurture an empowering environment.

Testimonial:

"The session was packed with takeaways that will shape how we think, plan, and grow together, while helping us build stronger relationships with our clients and create more value.

~ Girish Shetty

General Manager, Client Operations, Exalenze

Ideal for:

Senior Leaders, Functional Heads, VPs/ Leaders stepping into enterprise-wide influence

Duration: 2-3 days; in person

How can we enable our teams in prolonged uncertainty?

The Challenge: The Uncertainty Knot

The organisation enters unfamiliar territory where established approaches no longer work and outcomes remain unclear. Momentum slows when uncertainty creates hesitation, dependency or a loss of confidence in the path ahead.

Leadership Capability in Focus: Developmental Coaching; the ability to build resilience, agency and adaptability in others while navigating prolonged uncertainty. This program focuses on equipping internal leaders as coaches with professional coaching capabilities.

Testimonial:

“I needed access to highly qualified resources to drive improvements in key areas globally. Nick was one of those individuals that one could always count on to identify root cause issues, build structured improvement plans, track progress, and achieve successful results.”.”

~ Olivette Whipple

VP, IBM & Concentrix

Ideal for:

Senior Leaders, Functional Heads, VPs/ Leaders stepping into enterprise-wide influence

Duration: 1 day; in person

How do we manage the disruption from change?

The Challenge: The Growth Knot

Necessary strategic changes are accompanied by a phase of transition, which begins to challenge existing mindsets, behaviours and organisational habits, creating friction and resistance.

Leadership Capability in Focus: Change Agility; the capacity to adapt, learn and respond effectively amidst increasing complexity and change. Recognising the distinctions between change and transition, participants build a blueprint for agility.

Testimonial:

“This was a very insightful training and delivery of our expectations. I believe this came at the right time and we will assess the impact of the training on our company.”

~ Jacky Aluda

Group Head of Finance, Garden City Development, Nairobi

Somajna Workshops and Retreats

How it all started..

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Somajna Workshops
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