SAN DIEGO, CA—October 31, 2024—Blanchard®, a global pioneer in leadership development, consulting, and coaching, proudly announces the celebration of its 45-year anniversary. Ken and Margie Blanchard founded the company in 1979 with three simple goals: to make a positive difference in people’s lives, drive human worth and effectiveness in the workplace, and help each client organization become the provider, employer, and investment of choice.
Since its founding, Blanchard has been at the forefront of transforming leaders and organizations through innovative programs, contextualized learning journeys, and coaching designed to foster personal and professional growth.
Over the past 45 years, Blanchard has equipped thousands of organizations across industries with the tools to lead effectively and create lasting impact. With a strong commitment to helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential, the company’s programs have been trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government institutions, and nonprofit organizations worldwide.
“Reaching 45 years is a significant milestone for Blanchard,” says Scott Blanchard, CEO of Blanchard. “It’s a testament to the dedication of our team, the strength of our partnerships, and our unwavering focus on empowering leaders. We’re incredibly proud of the positive change we’ve helped bring to organizations over the years and look forward to continuing our mission for many more.”
Debbie Ung, President, says, “I’m proud of how our company has continually transformed to meet the needs of learners, and we remain committed to providing dynamic new learning options to support our vision of leaders powered for good.”
Margie and Ken Blanchard say, “Growing this company has been a constant challenge to remind us to walk our talk. And to think that 45 years have passed. Unbelievable!”
Blanchard's signature programs, including SLII®, have empowered leaders to adapt their styles to meet the needs of their teams, driving engagement and results. As leadership development evolves to meet the demands of a fast-changing global landscape, Blanchard remains committed to developing new methodologies and tools to serve the next generation of leaders.
About Blanchard
Blanchard is a global leader in leadership development, consulting, and coaching. For more than 40 years, Blanchard has partnered with organizations to maximize individual achievement and organizational performance, bringing measurable progress and true transformation. Blanchard’s SLII® is the global leadership model of choice, powering inspired leaders for more than 10,000 organizations worldwide. Blanchard also offers a suite of award-winning solutions through flexible delivery modalities to meet the specific needs of clients and learners.
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