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Building Your Foundation

Philosophy, Conceptual Framework, and Operational Strategy

ONCE YOU HAVE a clear understanding of the key principles of your leadership development program, you are ready to move to construction of the foundation. The foundation components are

  • A philosophy of leadership development
  • A conceptual framework for leadership development
  • An operational strategy for leadership development

These components are analogous to the foundation of a home you might build. Everything else is dependent on the foundation. One might redecorate, paint, or buy new furnishings, but the foundation will stay essentially the same, providing the basis for your home. We also suggest that these components be developed in the order in which they ...

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