{"id":1465,"date":"2022-06-09T10:36:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T10:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tivian.com\/uk\/?p=1465"},"modified":"2023-10-16T08:43:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T08:43:47","slug":"leadership-development-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tivian.com\/uk\/leadership-development-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Why an effective leadership development programme is crucial to success"},"content":{"rendered":"

For businesses to thrive, they need strong leaders. No-one is born with all the skills required to lead. That\u2019s why companies invest heavily in leadership development programmes, spending over $14 billion every year in the US alone<\/a>. And that doesn\u2019t include the thousands of books, magazine articles and webinars available to help people develop into better leaders.<\/p>\n

Put simply, well-structured leadership development programmes empower employees to learn new knowledge and skills, giving them confidence in managing people and driving their organisation forward. They don\u2019t just benefit the individual, but their team members and the wider business too. Companies that focus on leadership tend to be better at customer service, strategy execution and developing teams.<\/p>\n

Why leadership development is vital in a changing world<\/h2>\n

Today, good leadership has never been more important \u2013 or more difficult. The old saying that people don\u2019t leave bad companies, they leave bad managers, hits the nail on the head. We\u2019re in the midst of the Great Resignation, with talent happy to walk out the door if they don\u2019t get the right experience and opportunities. Much of this comes from how they are treated by leaders \u2013 they want clear communication, a sense of purpose, compassion, and empathy. Essentially leaders have a key role in whether they stay and contribute their skills to making the business a success.<\/p>\n

And delivering effective leadership is a lot harder in a hybrid world where leaders might not see their teams in person every day. Team-based working breaks down hierarchies, bringing leaders closer to their teams. All of this means the skills of a good leader have changed. They can\u2019t rely on top-down positional leadership where what they say goes because they\u2019re the boss. Now it is much more about personal leadership, where people want to follow a leader because of how they act, motivate, and support them.<\/p>\n

What is a leadership development programme?<\/h2>\n

Rather than relying on learning on the job, a leadership development programme is a formal initiative that aims to equip managers with the abilities they need. Companies actively identify potential leaders and provide them with the training and support to develop. Programmes can be annual or longer, and normally mix training, self-learning exercises and mentoring support, as we\u2019ll discuss in the next section.<\/p>\n

Developing leaders is central to building an effective organisation \u2013 two-thirds of senior management<\/a> said leadership development was their number one concern. Why? Simply because without effective leadership roles companies won\u2019t be equipped to meet today\u2019s business challenges.<\/p>\n

Well-run leadership development programmes benefit everyone involved. People want the chance to develop, so enrolling them on your programme makes them more likely to stay. Existing leaders learn new skills, which is vital in today\u2019s ever-changing world and helps better engage your people and retain talent. It helps with recruitment – word gets out about companies with effective leadership development programmes, attracting the ambitious, hungry staff you need to grow. It also helps build the right culture, instilling the right company values in your new leaders, creating continuity, and future-proofing your talent pipeline.<\/p>\n

What should your leadership development programme cover?<\/h2>\n

The content of your programme will vary depending on your company and the leader involved. You need to develop the right competencies for the industry you operate in, your culture and wider needs. Overall, look to cover areas such as these with programme participants:<\/p>\n