The Spirit of Pygmalion
The Spirit of Pygmalion

One of the greatest challenges for organizations and their leadership in our modern era is the ability to develop and realize the full potential of the people who are responsible for managing, sourcing, developing, delivering, distributing or selling the products and services of that organization. The cornerstone of an successful organization in this “post modern”, global and interconnected world, is the quality of the people who individually and collectively contribute to the success, profitability and sustainability of the business. Our business is about creating a partnership with you, to assist you in realizing the full potential of your people.
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Our Vision
The vision for Pygmalion remains one of being “a small, professional leadership & organisational development consulting firm that remains at the ‘fluid edge’ of emerging theory and practice” (Sean Germond).
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The "Pygmalion Effect"

Rosenthal & Jacobsen’s famous studies in the late sixties explored the “Pygmalion Effect”, and the power of the self fulfilling prophecy as a determinant for potential in learning and development processes. Rosenthal et al demonstrated that when teachers expect students to do well and show intellectual growth, they do. “Our expectations strongly influence the performance of both ourselves and those around us”. read more ...