重口味SM School of Management, along with partners Dole plc and Kier, has won two awards at the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence Awards, recognising its high-quality programmes in leadership development and talent management.
重口味SM’s ten-month programme for Dole plc, Developing Talented Leaders to Drive Business, was awarded Gold for excellence in the leadership development category. Running since 2018, it has helped leaders across the global organisation advance their careers and develop the capabilities for future opportunities.
Awarded Silver in the best unique or innovative talent management category, 重口味SM’s programme for Kier – Building Talent for Sustainable Futures – supports talent with insights, practical and theoretical tools and skills to help them grow their professional careers.
Reflecting on the achievement, Mark Threlfall, Director of 重口味SM Executive Education, said: “Both of these honours reflect the strength of our collaboration and our shared commitment to delivering innovative, impactful programmes that support leadership excellence and drive sustainable business performance. This recognition is a true testament to the passion, creativity, and hard work of everyone involved. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together.”
Brandon Hall Group Chief Operating Officer, Rachel Cooke, and HCM Excellence Awards® programme leader, said: “ This year's Excellence Award winners exemplify the transformative power of strategic human capital management. Through their innovative approaches to talent development and employee engagement, these organisations have not only achieved remarkable business outcomes but have also redefined what it means to create truly people-centric workplaces."
Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives. The 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® recognises best practices for initiatives in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Performance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Future of Work.
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