The selection of candidates, for global leadership development programmes, has historically focused on C-suite executives and predetermined high-potential employees. However, high-performing organisations are now making the process available to any manager who is interested - something that sets them apart from low-performing organisations, and also contributes to better global leadership effectiveness. Global Top Performing companies are less likely to rely on nominations from line management or HR. BEST PRACTICE
Aspirational employees need to be nurtured. One participant, a company based in Europe, offers a programme put in place to help all permanent employees develop the key competencies required to be a manager. The company provides relevant tools, resources, and coaching opportunities, and makes interested employees aware of the commitment, time and effort required.
An approach such as this helps to underline that anyone in an organisation can aspire to be a leader with the right commitment and support, and completion of the programme allows them to apply for management positions - though it does not guarantee selection.
Crucial to this is the availability of information on the company’s leadership development strategy, which should be freely accessible to all employees - something that only happens consistently with 76% of certified companies.
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A creative approach to defining and communicating leadership culture and vision can also help make this seem more accessible, and encourage those who may not have previously considered management. A professional services firm in France brought this to life by using visualised dialogue and roadmap illustrations to tell the story of the overall global leadership vision, including barriers to success.
Six key trends
'Self-select involvement' is one of the six key trends we have identified in the Leadership Development report. These six trends are shaping the future of Leadership Development and influencing the approach of many global businesses.
Each trend signals a move towards a more collaborative, collective and inclusive approach at a business level, while also placing more responsibility and decision making in the hands of the individual to self determine their own development.
Download the full Leadership Development report to learn all about the current trends in Leadership Development and how organisations deal with these trends in their business processes.
