Tactician
Rethinking the Process of Leadership Guidance

Modern business enterprises are invariably characterised by an abundance of corporate jargon and theoretical frameworks that offer little in the way of applicable results. In such a landscape, Tactician stands out owing to its unconventional approach to HR, marked by practicality and directness. The firm comprises a team of professionals with ample experience in HR and learning. They collectively aim to cut through the fluff and provide leaders with actionable, effective tools that can be applied immediately after training.

The firm offers comprehensive training programs catering to leaders’ needs at all levels—from CEOs and managing directors to budding professionals. A defining attribute of these programs is tackling an often overlooked aspect of leadership development—fear. Their extensive research indicates that universal ‘fear factors’ impede leaders from becoming better versions of themselves, regardless of their position in a company.

“Our approach is based upon identifying a client’s fear factors, equipping them with practical tools, and enabling them to leverage their fear for success,” says Luke Johnson, managing director of Tactician.

In other words, Tactician converts apprehension into action, achieved through its Gutsy programs. Gutsy Presenting and Gutsy Pitching are two flagship courses that enjoy the most popularity. The former addresses the challenge of speaking and presenting publicly, teaching clients how to effectively manage their fears. The program lays down a simple and practical framework that helps the client structure their pitch or presentation, besides providing an understanding of the elements that constitute a persuasive presentation. It also focuses on the client’s voice, eyes and hand movements, ensuring they look more professional while presenting.

On the other hand, Gutsy Pitching aims to make clients more persuasive, enabling them to have a commanding presence while pitching their vision or strategies. This is achieved by helping them to structure their pitch, identify and face their fears and equipping them with physical delivery tactics.

The seamless delivery of every program is made possible by its seasoned professionals called ‘Tacticians,’ who have extensive experience in human resources and organisational development. They also play a vital role in the ‘My Personal Tactician’ program, which provides access to a coach on demand through phone calls or text messages for sessions lasting from 15 minutes to an hour. Given the wide availability of Tacticians with their area of expertise, clients can be matched with those best suited to their requirements.

Tactician also provides a monthly leadership newsletter that gives readers valuable insights about ways to change their habits and overcome their fears. Tactician’s programs are flexible, allowing clients to learn in-person, virtually, or in combination, alongside e-learning provisions and materials. It has partnered with reputed organisations, with a noteworthy instance being FDC Construction and Fitout. The company provided leadership coaching and training programs for senior team development at FDC, assisting them in developing the pitching skills of project managers, estimators and site managers. The learning environment allowed each individual to find their comfort level and try something new, resulting in the FDC tender team winning over $200M in bids.

Tactician has guided countless individuals toward their goal of becoming better leaders. The firm’s invariably unique approach, coupled with the zeal and enthusiasm of its members who relish working for their clients, has contributed significantly to its success. Its programs have empowered clients to emerge as better and more persuasive communicators without being restrained by their inhibitions.