Identifying and Supporting Emerging Leaders Through Training

An aging workforce, a tight labor market and looming digital transformation in many industries makes succession planning a high priority.

A proactive approach to succession planning means identifying and preparing emerging leaders before they're needed. Using a science-based assessment plus the insight of current leaders and managers helps spot candidates who will excel quickly and find the work rewarding in the long run. 

Emerging leader training should focus on introspection, discovery and self-management, including opportunities for these individuals to build self-awareness, adaptivity and accountability — skills that will help smooth their transition into leadership making them more aware of how their behavior impacts their objectives as well as the people they lead. This training also shows these individuals they are valued by the organization, helping with retention.

Read the complete article: Identifying and Supporting Emerging Leaders Through Training.