Empowering life sciences leaders to build a winning leadership culture after a spin-off 

Client need

In the dynamic world of life sciences, innovation is the key to progress. For one global leading company, the focus wasn’t just on innovating within their labs—it was about applying the same mindset to the development of their leaders. 

Emerging from a series of reorganizations and spin-offs, this forward-thinking company faced a new era. While their technical and functional expertise was unparalleled, they recognized an urgent need to equip mid-to-senior-level managers with the skills to lead in a way that unlocked their teams full potential. 

The challenge was clear: build a leadership culture that transcends silos, empowers teams, and strengthens collaboration across the business. These leaders needed to be people-first and cross-functionally focused, balancing their own functional goals with the broader success of the organization. 

The company set a bold goal: to transform their high-potential (Hi-Po) leadership development program into a catalyst for leaders who inspire confidence, foster engagement, and energize their teams during times of change. 

Their vision was ambitious: 

• Create a leadership culture rooted in empowerment, where leaders multiply the intelligence and potential of their teams. 

• Foster a cross-functional mindset to enhance collaboration and align with broader organizational goals. 

• Equip leaders with the tools and confidence to stabilize and energize teams during times of uncertainty. 

 This wasn’t just about developing new skills—it was about creating a sustainable leadership culture that would support the company’s long-term ambitions. 

Solution

BTS partnered with the company to bring this vision to life by embedding the BTS Multipliers framework into the clients existing leadership development journey curriculum—a transformative approach to leadership grounded in the belief that the best leaders don’t just grow themselves; they grow others.  

The Multipliers module integrated seamlessly into the company’s existing leadership journey, providing a practical, immersive experience that redefined how participants thought about leadership. 

At the heart of the Multipliers philosophy is a simple but powerful idea: 

• Multipliers are leaders who amplify the intelligence, energy, and capability of their teams, inspiring people to give their best. 

• In contrast, Diminishers—often unintentionally—undercut team potential by micromanaging, controlling, or failing to trust. 

Through the module, participants learned how to: 

• Identify their own “Accidental Diminisher” tendencies and reframe them to empower their teams. 

• Foster an environment where team members felt safe, supported, and encouraged to contribute their ideas. 

• Shift focus from “being the smartest in the room” to building a team of smart, engaged contributors. 

The program delivered this transformation through: 

• Interactive workshops: Participants engaged in simulations and real-world scenarios, applying the concepts of Multipliers and Diminishers to their daily leadership challenges. 

• Peer learning opportunities: Facilitated discussions expanded networks and created spaces for shared insights and problem-solving. 

• Storytelling and influence-building exercises: These moments helped participants align their leadership approach with cross-functional priorities, enhancing their ability to lead collaboratively. 

The Multipliers program wasn’t just a learning event—it was a transformation in mindset, empowering leaders to drive impact across their teams and the business. 

Results

The company’s commitment to bold, innovative leadership development delivered measurable results: 

• Empowered leadership: Leaders embraced their roles as Multipliers, unlocking the potential of their teams and creating an environment of trust and high performance. 

• Stronger collaboration: Participants developed a cross-functional mindset, breaking down silos and driving alignment across departments. 

• Confidence in the future: Teams emerged more engaged and equipped to tackle challenges with clarity and energy. 

By the numbers: 

• 83% of participants rated the Multipliers module as effective or very effective. 

• The program received an overall score of 4.2 out of 5 for its impact, with participants praising its practical and engaging design. 

Participant reflections 

• “Learning about Multipliers and Accidental Diminishers was one of the most valuable sections of the program.” 

• “The Multipliers session was great—simple, memorable concepts that I could immediately apply in my role as a leader.” 

• “The simulation was not only fun, but it also sparked meaningful conversations and collaborative problem-solving.” 

• “I gained valuable insights into how I can harness the intelligence of my team and avoid unintentionally limiting their potential.”