The AMA Handbook of Leadership

6. A Strategy and System. We have a strategy and long-term plan for

executive development. Our programs and practices are part of

a continuous system and process rather than stand-alone, ad

hoc events.

Too many programs are created and conducted as one-off,

ad hoc events that are not connected to any overall plan, strategy,

or system for executive development. Typically they are the pet

project of an individual senior executive or HR executive.

Unfortunately, experience indicates that they usually do not have

much impact. These disjointed efforts often feel like the “program

of the month,” with the result that participants often don’t see

them as part of a clear overall strategy and integrated system that

is directly aimed at building the capabilities ...