GBS Leadership Starter Path

Issued on 22 Oct 2026 by

Sodexo

The GBS Leadership Starter Path is a leadership development program designed for Directors, Managers, and Team Leaders at Sodexo GBS Bogotá. It equips participants with the technical, interpersonal, and strategic capabilities required to lead teams effectively, manage people processes consistently, and make informed decisions. The program provides a strong foundation for new managers while helping experienced leaders reinforce essential leadership practices. Through people management fundamentals, self-awareness, effective communication, analytical thinking, and decision-making, participants build the confidence, knowledge, behaviors, and skills needed to improve performance and employee engagement in a dynamic work environment.

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Issuer

Sodexo

sodexo.academy.group@sodexo.com

FR/EN

Créé à Marseille en 1966 par Pierre Bellon, Sodexo est le leader mondial de l'alimentation durable et d'expériences de qualité à tous les moments de la vie : éducation, travail, soin et divertissement. Le groupe se distingue par son indépendance, son actionnariat familial fondateur et son modèle économique responsable.

Founded in Marseilles in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the world leader in sustainable food solutions and quality service experiences at every stage of life: education, work, healthcare and entertainment. The group is distinguished by its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model.

Criteria

Delivery Method:

The GBS Leadership Starter Path combines key theoretical and technical concepts with practical exercises and hands-on activities.

Across eight sessions, participants work through real, day-to-day managerial scenarios related to people processes, communication, self-awareness, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making, enabling immediate application in their leadership roles.

Context of award:

This badge recognizes Sodexo GBS Bogotá Directors, Managers, and Team Leaders who have successfully completed the GBS Leadership Starter Path and strengthened the core capabilities required to lead people, apply HR practices consistently, communicate effectively, and make sound operational decisions.

Recognized Skills:

This badge recognizes demonstrated learning in:

• People management and the consistent application of key HR processes

• Self-awareness and self-confidence in leadership

• Emotional intelligence, active listening, and constructive feedback

• Clear and effective communication

• Structured analytical thinking and problem-solving

• Timely, well-reasoned decision-making

Key objectives:

Strengthen the knowledge and confidence required to lead teams and manage people processes effectively.
Apply people management fundamentals and HR practices consistently in day-to-day
managerial situations.
Increase self-awareness and self-confidence while remaining open to feedback and continuous improvement.
Communicate clearly, listen actively, respond with empathy, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Analyze operational situations, compare alternatives, set rational priorities, and make informed decisions.
Translate learning into practical actions that improve performance, collaboration, and employee engagement.

Attribution Criteria:

Attended in 80% of the sessions