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Why organisations choose Hemsley Fraser

Most leadership and L&D shortlists end up looking the same, a handful of established names, similar language about behaviour change and blended learning, similar claims about global reach. The differences that actually matter to a buyer rarely show up until the contract is on the table. We think three of them are worth putting on the table now.

Three things worth knowing

Before you compare providers, here's what tends to matter most once you're actually in a contract. 

Three people involved in engaging training and development
Full rights to what we build

You get extensive rights to use and deploy everything we build for you, right across your organisation, for as long as you need it 

A price that holds to scope

One scoped quote, up front. If scope changes, so might price, but only through a transparent change control process, never a silent addition to your invoice 

Proven at scale, sustained over years

 A 4.8 out of 5 rating held steady for nine years, across three regions and two languages, not a one-off success story. 

Global operations & expertise, with local sensitivity

With global clients and expertise, we design and deliver programmes that maintain consistency across your organisation, while honoring the distinct cultural contexts of every region served.  We are recognised globally as a Top 20 company worldwide for Leadership Development, Online Library and Learning Services – TrainingIndustry.com

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clients worldwide

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subject matter experts

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learning assets

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global locations - UK, USA, Germany, Switzerland & Asia 

What differentiates Hemsley?

Every one of these strengths comes from the same place: our 4E methodology (Excite, Engage, Embed, Evolve), the organising logic behind every programme we design, from the first client conversation to the final measurement review 

2024 Awards

Full rights, professionally maintained

Hemsley Fraser retains ownership of the underlying intellectual property, while clients receive clear, agreed rights to access and use programme content in support of their learning and business objectives. That means content stays current, protected and professionally maintained, rather than becoming a static asset you're left to manage alone. For fully bespoke developments, ownership can be assigned to the client contractually, giving complete control over the resulting materials. 

A price that holds

We scope and quote a programme once, up front, and that price holds for the agreed scope. If the scope changes, price may change too, but only through a formal change control process, agreed with you before any work proceeds. Nothing is added to an invoice without that conversation happening first. 

Proven at scale, sustained over years

With one of the world's most recognised global spirits companies, we've delivered a leadership development programme continuously since 2016, reaching more than 250 leaders across APAC, EMEA and the UK, in English and Simplified Chinese. Across 17 cohorts, the average participant rating has held at 4.8 out of 5 without wavering. 

Full service and global

Content, technology and services, all in one place, but never one-size-fits-all. Global reach with local expertise, 90+ countries, 70+ languages, one cohesive team delivering a consistent experience wherever your people are based. 

Trusted brand

Hemsley Fraser is renowned for providing high quality products and services, trusted by over 900 clients, and regularly ranked a Top 20 provider by TrainingIndustry.com.

"Hemsley Fraser was completely different. They said, you tell us what you need, and together we'll build a programme based on what your leaders are telling you they need." 

Lesley Sim
Global Head of People, Culture & Capability, CHC Helicopter
How we compare

See how we stack up against other providers

  Large managed learning platforms, e.g. GP Strategies Content marketplaces, e.g. Skillsoft, Udemy Business Hemsley Fraser
Delivery model Vetted supplier network, coordinated centrally Licensed content library, self-serve In-house design and delivery team
Best fit for Very large scale outsourced learning operations Broad, low-touch upskilling at volume Leadership, human skills and behaviour-change programmes at enterprise scale
IP ownership Varies by contract Not applicable, licensed content Extensive usage rights; full ownership available for bespoke engagements
Pricing Enterprise contract, typically volume-based Per-seat licence Scoped quote, held to agreed scope; changes managed through formal change control
Global delivery Yes, via partner network Yes, via content localisation Yes, direct delivery in 90+ countries, 70+ languages, sustained quality proven over 9+ years with long-term global clients
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FAQ's

Questions we hear most often when organisations are comparing providers 


In most cases, Hemsley Fraser retains ownership of the underlying intellectual property, while clients receive extensive rights to use and deploy programme materials across their organisation under agreed licence terms. For fully bespoke developments, IP ownership can be assigned to the client contractually, giving complete control over the resulting materials. 







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