Book description
Proven strategies and innovative solutions for developing and retaining successful leaders
Many organizations today are facing a crisis of leadership. As the Baby Boomer generation exits the workforce, companies are struggling to find qualified leaders to fill critical roles. Accelerating Leadership Development offers solutions for leadership development, management, and retention from award-winning development firm Global Knowledge.
Accelerating Leadership Development provides a proven model to help companies develop high-potential employees with the competencies and knowledge capital to assume critical roles successfully. It includes practical and rigorous tools that enable organizations to identify targets and predict those targets' success with six measurable factors. With this proven development system, companies can develop a pipeline of ready leaders with high levels of engagement and retention.
Features actionable, effective principles and strategies for leadership development using a results-oriented framework
Chapters address communication and delegation strategies, effective feedback models, shifting of responsibility and accountability to direct reports, and contemporary coaching and development approaches
Based on in-depth research and client interactions from one of the most prominent names in workforce development
For any business that experiences a leadership failure or a lack of qualified leaders for vital positions, the consequences can be devastating. This practical and effective guide to leadership development offers real solutions for long-term excellence.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: The Business Performance Framework
- Part I: Leadership and Succession
- Part II: Leadership in Action
- Part III: Leadership Best Practices
- Conclusion
- References
- About the Author
- Index
Product information
- Title: Accelerating Leadership Development: Practical Solutions for Building Your Organization's Potential
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2013
- Publisher(s): Jossey-Bass
- ISBN: 9781118464113
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