Case Studies
See for yourself the transformative changes of mental fitness using the Positive Intelligence Programme
Case Study 1: Transforming Organisational Mindset at Ascential
Ascential's global team is building mental fitness through the PQ programme, improving change management, team dynamics and resilience
Ascential is a leading provider of insights and data solutions across marketing, advertising, sales, and design segments. In early 2022, the global business landscape and the need for effective change management sparked Ascential’s initiative to shift its organisational mindset.
One hundred members of Ascential’s global team began building mental fitness and resilience through the PQ Programme. Today, Ascential’s steadfast commitment to the programme continues to yield positive results.
Ascential’s decision to integrate the PQ Programme into its organisational framework was spurred by a desire to enhance change management, a critical requirement as Ascential undergoes frequent shifts, including acquisitions across multiple sectors.
“We have a very well-defined set of values and behaviours,” says Sean Harley, former CIO of Ascential. “But in the situation we found ourselves in with a mix of people, we needed them to come together and speak a similar language, think in a similar fashion, and also challenge themselves in terms of how they approach situations to give them a new way of working and a new way of thinking.”
Impact:
87% Manage Stress Better
87% Strengthened their emotional intelligence
82% Use mental and emotional energy more effectively
Key outcomes:
Through the PQ Programme, Ascential employees are embracing a more positive outlook, navigating challenges effectively, and developing greater mental resilience.
“I see changes in individuals and changes in teams, all for the better. I have positive feedback from a number of people on the program in terms of how it helped them individually and then in their professional capacity and their team,” shares Harley. “What I can say very confidently is our behaviours are different in a more positive fashion.”
The PQ Programme’s emphasis on openness, transparency, and equal participation across all levels of the organisation improves collaboration and trust. The programme creates a shared language among teams, creating greater alignment toward common goals.
Ascential leaders say the PQ Programme fortifies the organisation’s resilience in the face of change, fosters personal and professional growth among individuals, and improves team dynamics.
Enhanced Mental Resilience: Participants increase their ability to manage stress and use mental and emotional energy more effectively.
Change Management Success: The PQ Programme provides employees with a set of tools to mitigate resistance to change and embrace a collective vision for success.
Cultural Transformation: Participants learn a shared language and a structured approach to handling challenges more effectively, fostering a culture of continuous growth.
Case Study 2: Driving Employee Development at Turo
Turo's strategic decision to use Positive Intelligence fosters a more engaged, resilient and agile workforce poised for continued expansion
"...people are seeing the benefits, and they’re talking about it with others. I haven’t seen that kind of dynamic in many other benefits we put in place for our team. I think it’s a great sign that this programme is resonating, it’s impactful, and it’s positive.
- Andre Haddad, CEO
Turo introduced the Positive Intelligence (PQ) Programme for mental fitness in October of 2022. The programme gives employees the gift of prioritising personal and professional development amid rapid business growth.
“We’re always making investments in our people and looking for ways to help differentiate as an employer,” says Lorie Boyd, Chief People Officer at Turo. “We felt that when it came to our employees and their self-care, that needed to be a priority. We liked the idea of giving them resources to develop better and stronger relationships, not just outside of the workplace but also inside.”
Turo’s strategic decision to use Positive Intelligence fosters a more engaged, resilient, agile workforce poised for continued expansion.
Impact:
99% Improved their emotional intelligence
88% Use mental and emotional energy more effectively
82% Are better at coaching and inspiring others
79% Manage personal relationship conflicts better
75% Manage stress better
Results:
Employee engagement is a key metric for Turo leadership, and the company tracks this with regular engagement surveys that provide data and free-form comments from employees. Over the last 12 months, Turo reached a new record level of engagement, coinciding with its implementation of the PQ Programme.
“So many employees have shared that their personal relationships with their spouse or their children or their siblings have grown. They are more engaged, and they care more about our culture at work, too,” says Boyd.
Turo’s executive leadership team agrees that empathy has increased among employees, as well as vulnerability. Not only are employees more self-aware, they’re more willing to share and make space for others to be vulnerable, too.
“If we can come together as human beings first, acknowledging our own areas for growth and improvement, and coming with a vulnerability to be able to share and have empathy for our fellow colleagues, that just sets us up to have a winning culture. And companies with a winning culture and strategy are the ones that succeed,” says Boyd.
Improving Wellbeing:
“The ROI for me and the rest of the leaders at Turo is the testimonials and stories we get from the employees who’ve gone through the PQ Programme,” says Boyd. “That’s like gold for us. They come out saying, ‘Yes, I am less stressed. My relationships at home are better. I trust my colleagues more. I have more empathy for our customers, our hosts, and our guests.’”
“If you’re sceptical about the notion of programmes that can provide self-help for companies or employees, I invite you to put that scepticism aside and try it out,” adds Haddad.
Case Study 3: Fortune 100 Tech Company Sparking a Mental Fitness Movement
A Fortune 100 Tech company used PQ to launch a global employee wellness programme to improve wellbeing
In 2022, a leading Fortune 100 technology company recognised that improving the wellbeing of its employees was a necessary step in maintaining its competitive edge, with a specific focus on:
- Emotional wellbeing
- Physical wellbeing
- Life Balance
- Social/Community wellbeing
- Financial wellbeing
The company used Positive Intelligence and committed to investing in its mental fitness programme as a key part of its holistic wellness strategy.
Working to better manage stress and anxiety is not only beneficial for employees, but also helps to ensure a healthy and productive workplace. They needed a scalable solution that would help individuals reach their full potential for happiness and wellbeing - the keys to job performance and satisfaction.
Impact:
93% Manage Stress Better
97% Strengthened their emotional intelligence
70% More engaged at work
70% Work relationships have improved
What employees said:
"I am so grateful my company invested in me in providing this training. This has been a great help for me to deal with life's stresses and it has already impacted my life, far beyond what it has done for me within the work environment. Thanks for helping me be a better, more in control, person".
"Amazing that my company offered this training to its employees. I am a much more focused, calm and confident person at work and in my personal life".
"The Positive Intelligence programme is a lifechanging experience. First, you will discover what drives your behaviour, attitude and decisions, then you will be training on how to take control over your life. The programme is very well structured, very easy to follow. The effect is remarkable, this is the best training programme I’ve ever had in my life".
"I learned how to deal with daily activities at work, to become more productive, release the stress, reduce conflicts and increase good relationships with colleagues and customers".
"This was by far the best training I've taken so far! I've learned tools to be more effective, productive and "in the moment" in life in general...which helps at work and home".
"I became more productive and happier at work and in my personal life! Just 15 mins a day has improved my life drastically!"e
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