Leadership development may be the most important thing any company does. That’s why, every week, I review blogs and other publications that cover leadership development to find the very best leadership development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to posts about creating a better leadership development program, what’s next in career management, how to get high-potential employees interested in leadership development programs, and how great leaders develop successful people.
From Karin Hurt and David Dye: How To Build a Better Development Program
“Don’t launch a leadership development program until you ask yourself these important questions.”
From Bersin by Deloitte: The Next Evolution in Career Management
“In this case, the trend that generated the liveliest discussion was ‘From careers to experiences.’ This section reports that 72 percent of respondents said career paths at their organization are not based on organizational hierarchy—yet only 18 percent feel they give employees the ability to actively develop themselves and chart new pathways for their careers. That’s hardly surprising, given that enabling employee development requires fundamental changes to learning, work architecture, and performance management.”
From Krishna Savani and Xi Zou: How to Get High-Potential Employees Interested in Development Programs
“Leadership training can make a huge difference in preparing professionals to advance in their careers and succeed in leadership roles. Many companies offer leadership education programs to high-potential employees, but these programs don’t always receive much interest. How can leaders and HR departments motivate professionals to enroll in leadership development programs?“
From Lolly Daskal: This is How Great Leaders Develop Successful People
“Great leaders inspire greatness in others. They create an environment in which people are able to expand and evolve, with the support and encouragement to become successful in whatever they pursue. So how can you develop others for greatness? Here are the core attributes:”
