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Everything You Need to Run The Compass Method in Your Own Organisation
For 25 years, Abby Penston could only bring The Compass Method into the room one leadership team at a time. The Compass Method Vault changes that. It places the complete framework in your hands, so your organisation can develop its leaders properly, on your own terms and in your own time.
Why “True North” Matters
Drawing on more than 25 years of guiding executives through complex transformation, Abby Penston has brought the most powerful elements of DiSC®, Lean Six Sigma and PRINCE2® together into one original, integrated framework, anchored by a fourth pillar of values. The Compass Method isn't about rigid adherence to any single system. It's about knowing your true north and having the tools to lead towards it with purpose, precision and confidence.
THE FOUR PILLARS
Behavioural Mastery (inspired by DiSC®)
Draw on proven insight into communication styles and emotional intelligence to build trust, strengthen team dynamics and lead people confidently through change.
Operational Excellence (inspired by Lean Six Sigma)
Apply data led problem solving (DMAIC) and the elimination of waste to accelerate process improvement and free up resources for strategic growth.
Delivery Discipline (inspired by PRINCE2®)
Use staged planning, clear governance and sound risk control so that every initiative, whatever its size, delivers its intended outcomes on time and on budget.
Values-Driven Leadership (The Compass Core)
Weave your organisation's core values into every decision, creating a cohesive culture that sustains performance and inspires ownership at every level.
How It Works
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Assess & Align
Begin with diagnostics that reveal your leadership profile, the pain points in your processes and any gaps in governance.
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Design & Deploy
Bring together the right blend of behavioural workshops, Lean Six Sigma improvement sprints and PRINCE2® delivery structures to meet your objectives.
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Iterate & Embed
Run focused cycles of improvement, then embed new behaviours and routines so that progress is not only made, but lasts.
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Scale & Sustain
Use The Compass Core playbook to roll successful pilots out across the organisation, anchored by shared values and a common leadership language.
Inside The Compass Method Vault
Each session of the retreat is mapped across the four pillars, and everything is ready to use:
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Facilitator guides and session plans, so whoever leads the retreat can do so with confidence
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Attendee handouts and workbooks for every session
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Tutorial videos that walk you through the framework and how to deliver it
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Practical working templates, including the 100 Day Plan, Values Charter and Personal Commitment Card
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A DiSC® primer and reference cards to support Behavioural Mastery
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Planning tools for the years ahead, so the work continues long after the retreat ends
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Operational guidance, from room setup to a ready made venue enquiry template
Getting Started with the Vault
Choose your Vault, download everything instantly and begin whenever you are ready. There is no waiting list and no need to book anyone in. Run it once for your senior team, or return to it as your organisation grows.
Each Vault is licensed for use within the purchasing organisation. Consultants and coaches wishing to use The Compass Method with clients should enquire about becoming a licensed practitioner.
The Impact
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Aligned Leadership: a leadership team speaking the same language and moving in the same direction.
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Lean Operations: faster decisions, lower costs and greater value.
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Predictable Delivery: clear milestones, owned and tracked, so progress is visible and surprises are rare.
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A Culture of Ownership: values first, results that last.
Who Benefits
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CEOs and executive teams seeking a practical, integrated approach to leadership.
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Transformation leads who need a proven, modular framework they can apply with confidence.
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HR and people development leaders looking to run a complete leadership programme in house.
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Consultants and coaches interested in becoming licensed Compass Method practitioners.
