Telfer Executive Programs and Stratford Group Launch High-Performance Leadership Program

Telfer Executive Programs at the University of Ottawa is proud to announce its new partnership with Stratford Group to launch High-Performance Leadership, an innovative program tailored to help leaders master essential habits for personal and team success. Designed to meet the needs of leaders across all sectors, this virtual program uses asynchronous learning along with live virtual sessions, combining leading-edge insights, interactive workshops, and personalized coaching to elevate the leadership competencies of participants. 

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Stratford Group, a trusted name in consulting, to offer this transformative leadership development experience. Leaders can learn at their own pace, from anywhere in the world, while still benefiting from peer sharing and learning. The practicality of this program is key; learners will walk away with knowledge and skills to lead change in their organizations immediately.”

— Jennifer Gordon, Executive Director at Telfer Executive Programs

This partnership marks the first collaboration between Telfer Executive Programs and Stratford Group, integrating each organization’s expertise in coaching and developing leaders. It also enhances cross-collaboration between Telfer’s Executive Campus in downtown Ottawa and uOttawa’s Kanata North campus, fostering connections across the business, public service, and technology sectors in the National Capital Region. 

"This is an exciting partnership with Telfer to bring this program to senior and executive learners. Both Telfer and our team at Stratford Group are aligned in the belief that building better leaders is critical to achieving real business results. This program is designed to equip leaders with the practical tools and strategies they need to drive team success and simply work better together! By combining ongoing learning with immediate application in the workplace, we’re not just shaping better leaders—we’re empowering them to make a tangible impact on their organizations by positively shaping the experience of people on their teams."   

— Dean Fulford, Practice Leader of Leadership Development at Stratford Group and Program Director of High-Performance Leadership

Participants will benefit from a flexible, fully virtual learning environment, ensuring leaders can access top-quality training from wherever they are. Through practical workshops, collaborative group coaching circles, behavioral assessments, and feedback surveys, leaders will gain the tools and self-awareness needed to shape and sustain high-performance habits. Live virtual sessions will enable participants to create a strong leadership network by engaging with peers. The High-Performance Leadership program equips leaders with actionable insights and practical examples, enabling them to immediately apply new strategies in their unique contexts and foster a culture of growth and accountability. 

"I’m proud to deepen my personal relationship and Stratford’s corporate relationship with Telfer Executive Programs through the launch of High-Performance Leadership. This program reflects our shared belief in the transformative power of self-learning for leaders. Together, we’re committed to empowering individuals and organizations to reach their highest potential, contributing to the vibrancy and prosperity of the communities we touch through the clients we serve.” 

— Jim Roche, President & CEO of Stratford Group

For more information on the High-Performance Leadership program or to register by January 31, 2025, please visit our program webpage. 

About Telfer Executive Programs 

Telfer Executive Programs is part of the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa and is focused on delivering high-impact, innovative leadership development programs and workshops for executives and senior leaders in its client and partner organizations.  Telfer clients and partners consist of organizations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in the National Capital Region, across the country and internationally. 

About Stratford Group 

Stratford Group is a Canadian consulting firm dedicated to empowering organizations through strategic insights, leadership development, and operational transformation. Working closely with their clients, Stratford Group enhances company performance and delivers customized solutions that realize value, achieve results and build enduring capabilities.