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HR leadership development programs

The right approach to leadership development will help you protect the future of your business.

Putting a spotlight on your top talent

Leadership development is amongst the hottest topics among business executives and a core component of a successful human resources strategy. And for good reason.

According to Development Dimensions International, from intellectual property to customer satisfaction, 80% of a company’s valuation is now intangible.

Developing tomorrow's leaders in your business

Helping your team establish leadership development plans enables them to take ownership of their personal development—whether that’s through mentoring, skills assessment programs, online learning, or in-house development.

These leadership development techniques can help you nurture the next generation of star performers and develop future company leadership teams. They also present an opportunity to develop an individual’s ability to contribute to the company’s revenue and performance overall.

Once you do this, people who want to develop their career will look for feedback and expect answers to questions like:

  • "What skills and training do I need to develop to the next level?"
  • "How can I gain more leadership experience within my current role?"
  • "What role does mentorship play in my development?"

If you can answer these questions and mark the learning milestones of your talent, you will retain and develop your employees into leaders over time.

That’s good news for a business that wants to last.

What is a leadership development program?

A leadership development program is a comprehensive plan enacted by a company to support the growth of an employee into a predetermined leadership role. This strategy aims to cultivate the specific qualities deemed necessary to best serve the leadership position within the company.

An effective leadership development program actively encourages employee growth in line with larger company objectives and is key to long-term organizational success.

How to create a leadership development program

Follow this simple 5-step process to build the framework for an effective leadership development program.

  1. Identify the necessary skill set for the leadership position in question.
  2. Assess the existing abilities of potential leaders within your company.
  3. Determine how you will foster the needed skills.
  4. Maintain continued development practices.
  5. Monitor the program results.

Nurture tomorrow's business leadership today

Develop a highly skilled workforce to lead you into the future of business.

Easily find top talent

Leadership development programs take time and effort. HR software that can tell you who is performing, who was recently promoted, and who exceeds expectations will help you keep track of star performers.

Train your people for tomorrow

Talent management is more than just a performance appraisal tool or process. You must consider ongoing training, including classes, course requirements, programs and certifications, and more. Similarly, tracking performers who excel and then rewarding them accordingly will help you get your people ready for the future.

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