Holmes Noble and MRA partner to tackle high failure rates among senior leaders

Holmes Noble has formed a strategic partnership with Matthew Radley & Associates (MRA), an EMCC-accredited executive coaching practice, to help create board-ready leaders. 

The partnership brings together executive search with coaching and development programmes focused on senior executives.

Research found only 19% of organisations had succession plans in place, with one in five directors rating their process as excellent. 

Up to half of new senior leaders were seen as failing within 18 months, which posed risks to continuity and growth.

Holmes Noble and MRA will offer coaching and development for executives at all stages, including coaching, psychometric profiling, transition support, team coaching, board development, and non-executive director readiness.

Programmes will be delivered by coaches with postgraduate qualifications and EMCC global accreditation, with specialist knowledge in neurodiversity, mental health, corporate governance and leadership psychometrics.

Additionally, research found coaching investment delivered results, with 86% of companies reporting positive board outcomes and participants seeing up to a 70% increase in work performance.

Holmes Noble and MRA will offer complimentary leadership readiness assessments to organisations looking to strengthen succession planning.