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DDI Leadership Development Subscription Delivered 424% ROI

Learn how the Forrester consulting study found the real business impact of developing leaders, boosting productivity, retention, and more.

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DDI Subscriptions Delivered Exceptional ROI

Organizations that leverage DDI’s Leadership Development Subscription transform their leadership capabilities and consistently achieve outstanding results. But what are the actual numbers behind a DDI Subscription? In 2024, we commissioned a Total Economic Impact Study™ from research and advisory firm Forrester to find out.*

  • 424% ROI
  • $6.78M Net Present Value
  • 12% Improved Employee Retention
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DDI Subscriptions Achieve Measurable Results

BY THE NUMBERS

DDI Subscriptions Achieve Measurable Results

See how a DDI Leadership Development Subscription delivered a quantifiable impact on employee retention and productivity.

12

IMPROVED RETENTION

Employee retention improved by 12% due to more effective leadership.

8,750

HOURS SAVED

Leaders saved 8,750 hours annually due to more effective management.

1.5

MONTHS SAVED

L&D teams saved 1.5 months in content creation time.

More Value from a DDI Subscription

A DDI Subscription seamlessly integrates leadership development into your organization, making its advantages apparent soon after implementation.

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Development As a Way of Work

Development shifts from occasional training to an ongoing, integral part of leaders' daily responsibilities, fostering continuous growth and learning.

Improved Promotion Rates

Accelerate careers within your organization by equipping leaders with the skills they need to succeed, resulting in a more robust leadership bench.

Elevated Strategic Role of L&D

The learning and development team becomes a critical strategic partner, driving the organization's long-term success through leadership excellence.

Expanded L&D Team Capabilities

DDI's Strategic Learning Teams bring deep expertise, helping your L&D team design and deliver more impactful leadership development programs.

Stronger Leader Engagement

Ongoing development opportunities are closely aligned with the skills leaders need in their roles—driving higher engagement and job satisfaction.

Adaptive Growth for Sustained Success

A Subscription adapts and scales with your organization’s evolving needs, ensuring long-term value and continued excellence as your business grows.


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Unlock the Future of Leadership Development

You, too, can experience the impact of continuous leadership growth with DDI's Leadership Development Subscription. Tailored to meet your organization's evolving needs, our Subscription provides the tools and resources to empower your leaders and drive sustained success. Get started today to discover how DDI can help you reimagine leadership development.

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*Results are over three years for a composite organization based on interviewed customers.

About DDI

DDI is a global leadership consulting firm that helps organizations hire, promote, and develop exceptional leaders. From first-time managers to C-suite executives, DDI is by leaders’ sides, supporting them in every critical moment of leadership.

Starting from our founding in 1970, we have dedicated ourselves to finding science-based solutions that truly change the lives of leaders and the people they lead.


DDI Leadership Development Subscription Delivered 424% ROI
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