Measuring return on every
Leadership investment
From diagnostic to delivery — partnering with HR and L&D leaders in large organisations to design and execute programmes that drive real, lasting behaviour change.
——- WHAT WE OFFER
End-to-end L&D solutions
Three integrated service pillars designed to maximise the business value of your leadership development investment — from programme architecture to measurable outcomes.
——- HOW WE WORK
A rigorous design process
Every engagement begins with a deep understanding of your business context. We never deploy generic content.
We begin by listening. Stakeholder interviews, business objective mapping and a gap analysis build the evidence base on which everything else is built.
Drawing on HPLJ methodology and evidence-based frameworks, we architect a programme that balances business outcomes with the lived experience of participants.
Experiential, participant-centred facilitation grounded in real workplace scenarios. Groups leave with tools they can apply the very next day.
We close the loop with measurable outcomes. Impact evaluation, manager observations and participant progress reviews ensure your investment delivers returns.
What clients say
“The content was great and Fergal was excellent and engaging, exactly the kind of learning experience our middle managers needed at this critical stage of thier development.”
Food & Beverage Sector
“Fergal was a fantastic facilitator. He engaged everyone in the room and ensured it was an open space to discuss ideas freely then adapted in real-time to the group.”
Public Sector
“The course and content were extremely good. Kept me engaged and wanting more. I genuinely cannot identify areas for improvement. Thank you.”
Insurance Sector
—– ABOUT SYNERGY BDS
Practical. Evidence‑based. No‑nonsense.
Established in 2016 by Fergal O’Connor, Synergy BDS provides an extensive range of Learning and Development solutions to Corporate, Blue Chip and Public Sector clients across Ireland, Europe, the UK and the USA.
As both an experienced facilitator and extreme sport amateur competitor, Fergal brings a practical, solution-focused mindset to every engagement. If you are in L&D and want to maximise the value your function delivers, we have the experience to help.
Professional Accreditations:
- HPLJ Certified practitioner
- Accredited Insights Discovery practitioner
- GLOBAL – Corporate, Public Sector and SME client base
- Technology, Construction, Aviation, Insurance, Food and Public Sector expertise
Athletic highlights
- 275km, 6 stage running race – Grand to Grand – FINISHER
- Beara Way Ultra – 100mile / 260km running race FINISHER.
- Cheviot Goat Winter 100km Ultra marathon FINISHER.
- IRONMAN Barcelona FINISHER
- Irishb National Rowing Champion.
