Build a Leadership Development Program
Don’t let a lack of leadership development be the downfall of your organization.
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Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.A lack of leadership development results in:
- Increased turnover – Employees won’t necessary stay because of good leaders, but they will leave because of a bad one.
- Lack of preparedness for future leadership gaps.
- Inability to achieve strategic business goals and objectives.
An effective leadership development program results in:
- Improved productivity and profitability.
- The ability to better meet business objectives.
- The development of better, more engaged employees from the top down.
- Reduced turnover and increased engagement.
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Module 1: Identify Candidates for the Leadership Development Program
The Purpose
- Identification of the participants for the leadership development program and the leadership competencies that require improvement.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Ensure that you are spending the effort on developing the best candidates to move into leadership roles.
- Align development effort with business goals to support their achievement.
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| 1.1 | Make the case for prioritizing leadership development. |
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| 1.2 | Use a 9-box grid to assess talent based on performance and potential. |
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| 1.3 | Review your business’ strategic goals and related leadership competencies. |
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Module 2: Build the Leadership Development Program
The Purpose
- Put in place a decisive plan of action for the pre-work that will need to take place prior to launching the program.
- Create effective individual action plans.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Decide on formal training content and delivery methods, plan to implement a mentoring program and/or coaching, and communicate with participants’ managers.
- Ensure adherence to the 70-20-10 principle of leadership development.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Decide what formal training will be offered in-house. |
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| 2.2 | Determine mentoring and coaching initiatives. |
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| 2.3 | Finalize development opportunities that will be made available for participants. |
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Module 3: Communicate and Evaluate the Leadership Development Program
The Purpose
- Communicate the leadership development program.
- Select evaluation metrics to track progress and impact.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Gain buy-in and momentum for the program.
- Demonstrate the program’s impact and success.
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| 3.1 | Calculate an ROI. |
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| 3.2 | Create a communication plan for each target audience. |
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| 3.3 | Determine evaluation criteria. |
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