Find the right people. Give them tools and resources.
Support their success.
Marcus Buckingham started the “strengths revolution,” but author and teacher Jim Collins coined a now famous phrase:
the right people in the right seats, then figure out where to go.
In other words, it’s all about giving the right work to the right people.
Today, organizations spend extraordinary amounts on technology, tools and professional development. The American Society for Training and Development reported that US organizations spent $129 billion on employee development in 2006.
Now I ask: How has that been working? Can you quantify your results?
A simple shift in perspective is all that’s needed to see measurable results. Executives must partner with HR and organizational leaders and be accountable for leadership development. We see tremendous results when executives and business owners take responsibility for leadership development, and then hold their supervisory team accountable for the growth and succession of talent.
Once the shift in perspective is understood, then it’s time to focus on executive development strategies that achieve lasting results.
- Competency Modeling - Define what leadership looks like, what you expect of leaders, and which competencies will drive your strategic plan.
- Executive Coaching - Start with your executive team and provide individual and group development experiences needed to achieve results and demonstrate commitment.
- Leadership Development Systems - Create a sustainable process that will accelerate growth and prepare leaders for more complex management roles.
- High-Potential Leadership Development – Build a pipeline of talent needed to build competitive advantage and continuity for your organization.
- Succession Planning & Development - Establish your pool of growing talent and provide targeted experiences that guide them to becoming the organization’s future leaders.
- Organization Design & Restructuring – Align the organization toward the values and strategy required for high-performance work and the culture you envision.
Which development strategy will best improve your competitive advantage and strengthen your position in the marketplace?
