TALENT PROGRAMME MAKES THE FINAL!

Well what a way to see in the autumn! We are super proud to share the news that ‘Ignite’, our high potential programme that we designed and continue to deliver in partnership with our client Sopra Steria, has been shortlisted for the Engage Awards 2025 — in the Best Use of Training category.

Winners will be revealed at an Awards Ceremony on 11th November at Old Billingsgate, London, hosted by one of the UK’s most popular comedy talents, Marcus Brigstocke. For us, just to be recognised at this stage is a wonderful testament to the collaborative process we go through to deliver a programme that is linked to our client’s organisational strategy.

Sopra Steria is a digital transformation leader, and the business is first and foremost about people. Since we started our partnership with Sopra Steria, the Ignite programme is now oversubscribed by 253% with a 92% overall satisfaction score.

“A stand-out highlight was seeing a delegate completely blossom. In the first session he couldn’t make eye contact. To see him stand and present with confidence to our CEO in the finale was wonderful.” — Ignite mentor.

The programme is blended and experiential. Sopra Steria tell us this is ground breaking. Another fantastic testament to the hard work that’s brought us to this point.

A 7-month programme, it combines in-person sessions, a business simulation using drama-based learning with actors, leadership skills covering topics linked to self-awareness, team dynamics and organisational awareness, and is supported by 360° feedback and 1:1 coaching.

We absolutely love working with Sopra Steria — its dedication to its people links to our values completely. The input and support of its Talent team, sponsorship from CEO John Neilson, and active involvement from the Exec team ensures that this programme will continue to grow and nurture its internal talent.

It is a privilege to continue to partner with an organisation dedicated to internally grown talent and to developing its people throughout their careers.

“2025 marks a very exciting 10th year for the Engage Awards programme as we celebrate engagement across the full spectrum of customer, employee, sales and marketing. We know from our community that fantastic initiatives are being implemented across the industry, and we can’t wait to celebrate the organisations putting human experience at the heart of everything they do.” – Engage Business Media’s Managing Director

We are with Sopra Steria and Ignite all the way!