Dole plc is proud to announce that our international ‘Key Talent Programme’ has been recognised at the prestigious Brandon Hall Group™ awards, bringing home Gold for excellence in the ‘Leadership Development’ category on August 14th.
The 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® recognises best practices for initiatives in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Performance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Future of Work.
The Dole plc Key Talent Programme, delivered in partnership with the renowned Cranfield University School of Management, supports the development and career progression of leaders across the group. In place since 2018, the programme takes groups of participants through a ten-month learning journey which incorporates gaining in-depth self-awareness, working in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, and learning about best practice business strategy design combined with presenting to senior colleagues.
Speaking of the award, David Frost, Group People & Organisational Development Director at Dole plc paid tribute to organisers and participants in the Key Talent Programme alike:
“We are very grateful for this excellent recognition from Brandon Hall Group™ which comes on the back of being awarded the Business Culture Award for Best Large Organisation 2024 in recognition of the impact of the Key Talent Programme. This has only been possible with the support of our partners, Cranfield University School of Management, The Coaching Team, Insight Traction and REAP Leadership in addition to the continuing commitment of the Dole leadership team and colleagues across the group."
Entries for these awards were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group™ analysts, and executives based on these criteria:
- Alignment to their business need and environment.
- Programme design, functionality and delivery.
- Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation and creativity.
- Overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits.
“The 2025 Excellence Award recipients represent the pinnacle of achievement in human capital management. What sets this year's winners apart is their bold embrace of emerging technologies and their commitment to creating meaningful employee experiences that drive tangible business results. These organisations have demonstrated that when you invest in your people with purpose and innovation, the impact resonates throughout the entire enterprise, creating sustainable competitive advantages in today's dynamic business landscape," said Brandon Hall Group™ Chief Executive Officer Mike Cooke.
In Dole, we recognise that our people define our business and frame our competitive advantage. The achievement of this award is a testament to the commitment of our colleagues and our shared dedication to being an employer of choice; at production, in the marketplace, close to home and across the globe.
For more information:
Vincent Dolan, VP, Corporate Communications, Dole plc
Email: Vincent.dolan@doleireland.com
Phone: +353 86 8204936
www.doleplc.com
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