Bespoke Commissions
Not every development challenge fits inside a standard programme. Some need to be built around the organisation that commissioned them.
Tell us what you are trying to build →WHY THIS PRACTICE EXISTS
Every Organisation's Challenge Is Different. The Programme Should Be Too.
Some organisations need a curriculum rebuilt from the ground up. Some need their internal facilitators trained to deliver it. Some need a cultural intervention after a merger, a restructure, or a leadership transition. Some need a graduate programme that does not exist yet.
Every commission starts with discovery, is shaped around the organisation’s own strategic priorities, and is measured against outcomes agreed at the start.
WHAT WE BUILD
Where Bespoke Commissions Typically Start
Content Creation and Redesign
Transform existing materials into experiential, level-specific development journeys. Modular design, facilitator guides, and assessment instruments.
Graduate Programmes
End-to-end graduate capability development combining technical and behavioural skills. Neuroscience-informed methodology.
Train-the-Trainer
Comprehensive facilitator development to build self-sufficient internal delivery capability. Certification pathways included.
Cultural Transformation
Post-M&A integration, cultural alignment, leadership rituals, and behavioural change programmes with Kirkpatrick L1 to L4 measurement.
WHO THIS IS FOR
For Organisations Building Something That Does Not Exist Yet
CHROs and Heads of L&D
Who need to build or rebuild a capability programme and cannot find what they need off the shelf.
Corporate Academies
Standing up a new academy, redesigning an existing curriculum, or building internal delivery capability through train-the-trainer.
CEOs and Executive Committees
Sponsoring a cultural transformation, a post-merger integration, or a graduate programme tied to national strategy.
SWFs and Government Entities
With graduate intake programmes, Emiratisation or Saudisation commitments, and development needs that require purpose-built design.
Delivered at Scale, Measured by Outcome
A neuroscience-informed development programme for next-generation Emirati analysts across ADQ's multi-sector portfolio.
A complete banking curriculum redesign for the academy in Bahrain, featuring modular content, experiential methodology, and a 7-day facilitator certification programme.
A post-merger leadership alignment and cultural change programme for C-suite and N-1 leaders, with diagnostics, coaching, and Kirkpatrick L1 to L4 measurement.
HOW WE WORK
Every Commission Starts the Same Way
We embed in your organisation before we design a single session. Every bespoke commission follows the same discipline:
Discovery
Executive interviews, stakeholder conversations, and a diagnostic of the capability gap, the cultural context, and the strategic priorities the programme must serve.
Design
Programme architecture built from scratch around your organisation. Modular structure, facilitator methodology, assessment instruments, and participant journeys designed as a coherent system.
Delivery
In-person, virtual, or hybrid. Delivered by our faculty or used to certify yours through train-the-trainer. Cohort sizes, language, and sector calibration are scoped with each client.
Measurement
Outcomes defined at the start, not bolted on at the end. Kirkpatrick L1 to L4 measurement. Capability dashboards reported back to your leadership team.
We Would Love to Hear From You
Most of our work begins with a conversation. This is a good place to start one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bespoke commission?
A programme designed and built from scratch for your organisation. We do not adapt from a catalogue. Every commission starts with discovery, is shaped around your strategic priorities, and is measured against outcomes agreed at the start.
What kinds of programmes do you build?
Four core capabilities: content creation and redesign, graduate programmes, train-the-trainer, and cultural transformation. Most commissions combine two or more.
How long does a typical engagement take?
It depends on scope. A content redesign may take four to eight weeks. A graduate programme or cultural transformation may run six to twelve months. A train-the-trainer certification can be delivered in a single intensive week. We scope timelines during discovery.
Can you build internal delivery capability so our team can run the programme?
Yes. Train-the-trainer is one of our four core capabilities. We design the programme, build the facilitator guides and assessment instruments, and certify your internal team to deliver independently.
Do you work with existing content or start from scratch?
Both. Some commissions involve transforming existing materials into experiential, level-specific journeys. Others require a programme built from nothing. We scope this during discovery.
How do you measure outcomes?
Every commission uses Kirkpatrick L1 to L4 measurement. Outcomes are defined at the start, not bolted on at the end. Capability dashboards are reported back to your leadership team.
Do you deliver in Arabic?
Yes. We deliver in Arabic, English, or bilingual formats depending on cohort composition. Written materials are available bilingually on request.
Where do you deliver?
Across the GCC: principally Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Doha. Virtual and hybrid formats available.
What does it cost?
Investment depends on scope, duration, and the depth of customisation required. We provide a fully scoped proposal after the discovery phase.