Impact Programme
COMMERCIAL
CURIOSITY
Statement sub heading
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As the team approaches the new financial year, it’s timely to encourage greater levels of curiosity in projects and relationships.
This programme is designed to shift the team from “default mode” to deliberate exploration and confident commercial conversations.
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This isn’t curiosity for curiosity’s sake. It’s curiosity with direction – building confidence to explore, question and try things differently in commercial settings.
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👉 It’s part diagnostic, part insight, and all practical.
Why does it
matter?
In today’s environment, many teams fall into familiar patterns:
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Defaulting to “copy and paste” delivery
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Letting suppliers lead the conversation
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Playing it safe instead of exploring new approaches
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Curiosity isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a commercial differentiator.​
Ideal for: Teams that want fresh eyes and tools to surface commercial opportunities, strengthen relationships and shake off some of “the way we’ve always done things”
A targeted programme to unlock the power of curiosity in commercial settings - from negotiations and supplier relationships to systemic problem solving. It’s not just about “being more curious” but knowing how and where to aim it to help spot opportunities, surface hidden risks, and build better relationships. The programme includes a Curiosity Quest for each participant, line manager support and a number of other elements. This recent video highlights one of the mindsets we cover in the programme.
Delivery: Online or in-person
Default mode is limiting. When teams operate in “copy and paste” mode, they miss opportunities to explore smarter, more effective paths.
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Suppliers notice. A passive stance in supplier engagements can limit innovation and value. Curiosity creates confidence and shifts the tone of the conversation.
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Curiosity unlocks quality. It sharpens thinking, fuels better judgment and helps teams make clearer, bolder decisions..
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It makes work better. When curiosity is present, so is energy, joy and motivation. It brings teams back to life.
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It spreads. A curious team can become a catalyst — influencing suppliers and stakeholders to lift their game too.
When curiosity is present, something shifts. Teams ask better questions. They notice more. They challenge assumptions and open up new possibilities.
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Curiosity fuels confidence, sharpens judgment, and makes work more energising. It nudges people out of autopilot and into meaningful engagement — with clients, suppliers, and each other.
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This programme is about building that mindset. With the right support, curiosity can become contagious — and that change in vibe can ripple out through supplier relationships and across the wider business.
What's included?
Curiosity Diagnostic
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Each team member completes a short diagnostic. It starts with self-awareness. Where are they curious? Where do they hold back? The diagnostic helps identify areas ripe for exploration.
Four x 2 hour Masterclasses
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All practical and interactive sessions including:
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An Introductory Masterclass – Setting the scene and introducing the Curiosity Quests.
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Core Sessions – Tools, insights and energisers to direct curiosity.
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Wrap-Up – Insights showcase and programme close.
Curiosity Quests
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Practical exploration projects throughout the programme:
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Question-based – Explore the answer to a compelling question.
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Relationship-based – Step into the world of a stakeholder.
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Pattern-based – Look for trends over time across teams, clients or processes.
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Spotlight Sessions
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3 x 45 min online "office hours" to dive into emerging topics and questions.
Manager Check-ins
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4 x 45 min check-ins to adapt, support and embed. Includes prompts for 1:1 meetings.
Who is it for?
THIS SECTION NEEDS NEW WORDING If your team relates to even one of these, this session will help:
You rely on internal and external stakeholders to achieve results.​
You want to get ahead of relationship risks before they impact delivery or performance.
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You navigate complex environments where multiple interests, priorities, and agendas overlap.
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You need to build trust and alignment across functions, regions, or business units.
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You manage stakeholder relationships and want to sharpen your approach.​