EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS...
Develop Future Leaders

Values Beliefs Traits Emotions Exceptional Leaders ensure that there is “bench strength” in their organizations by focusing on recruiting and developing the next generation of leaders. They know that there will always be change. Businesses grow. Baby boomers retire. The need for new leaders will always be just around the corner.

In fact, today many firms are experiencing a “leadership gap.” Are you?

Developing future leaders is a process, not an event. It requires a consistent focus of attention over a period of years. It requires that there be a written plan, milestones, and monitoring to insure that when the time comes for a transition, leaders are there to carry the organization forward.

 

? Thought Provoker

  • Do you have a plan for developing future leaders?
  • Have you determined the important characteristics of future leaders for your organization and are you measuring these in your selection, recruiting and development processes?
  • Are you building a pool of candidates?
  • Are you bringing your potential leaders on board early?
  • Are you supporting them as they take on challenging assignments?
  • Do you reward and motivate your high potentials and give them a future path that will be attractive to them?
  • What are the long term consequences if you don’t take the time to focus your energies on this important area?
 

Exceptional Leaders create legacy by developing the next generation of leaders

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