Innovative leadership development app will be piloted with four UK train companies, empowering frontline leaders to drive engagement and performance.

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Washington, DC, [8/28/2024] – PotentialU, the AI-powered platform for frontline leadership development, has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Future Labs Accelerator, hosted by L. Marks and backed by leading UK rail operators LNER, Northern, Southeastern, and Transpennine Express. With more than 100 companies applying, PotentialU’s innovative approach stood out as a key solution to addressing the rail industry’s workforce challenges.

This win marks a significant milestone for PotentialU, which will now collaborate with UK rail operators to pilot its leadership development platform. The pilot program aims to address critical workforce issues faced by frontline leaders in the rail industry, including team engagement, performance management, and talent retention. The partnership aligns with the industry’s goal of using cutting-edge technology to enhance workforce performance and deliver better service.

PotentialU’s platform uses GenAI-powered coaching to inspire frontline managers by providing simple, personalized development advice in real time. Built by frontline leaders for frontline leaders, the platform has already gained traction in the retail sector, and this pilot will allow the company to tailor its tools to the complex demands of the rail industry​.

"Winning the Future Labs Accelerator pitch is a game-changer for us. We’re excited to work closely with the four UK train companies to enhance leadership development, increase engagement, and improve overall team performance", said Bidjan Nashat, Co- Founder of PotentialU. "Our AI-powered platform empowers frontline leaders with real-time personalized insights, enabling them to lead themselves and their teams effectively in a fast-paced environment".

The 12-week pilot, which kicks off in mid-September 2024, will focus on developing tailored leadership development plans for a select group of frontline leaders in rail operations. Through close collaboration with supervisors and mentors, PotentialU will deliver customized growth plans, provide real-time feedback, and track improvements in team engagement and performance.

This partnership highlights the commitment of UK rail operators to collaborate with innovative tech startups in shaping the future of the rail industry. By leveraging GenAI technology, PotentialU aims to transform the way frontline leadership is developed, ensuring a resilient and high-performing workforce.

For more information about PotentialU and its work with frontline leaders, visit www.potentialu.co. For more information about Future Labs, visit https://thefuturelabs.co.uk/.