Aug 15 2011
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I recently heard some advice that I thought was amazingly simple; before hiring a coach, consultant, or speaker on the subject of leadership, check to see if he or she actually has any leadership experience. Simple, yet often ignored! Lest you think this is just a rant on my part, (okay, maybe a …
Dec 14 2010
One common critique of leadership training programs is that the leader attends some training, but then isn’t able to utilize what they’ve learned at work because there is no support mechanism within the organization. A comprehensive leadership training program will include a support structure for developing leaders. This support takes several forms.
Dec 09 2010
You’ve decided to create a formal leadership development program and have identified potential future leaders. What elements should the program contain? A good leadership development program should be designed to develop leaders incrementally. So, start with the basics and work up to more advanced levels. For first-level managers the program should include the following.
Dec 07 2010
You have your eye on a couple of people who you think have potential to be your next leaders. Now you need to carefully evaluate them against a few very important measures.
Dec 02 2010
How do you select leaders? Do you have a particular method or procedure or is it just a matter of who catches your eye? Once you’ve established a leadership development program, the next step is to determine who your future leaders are. Remember, it’s best to start by looking for new, first-level managers. There are a couple of places to look for potential leaders.
Nov 30 2010
When did you first begin to learn the concepts of good leadership? Did you receive formal training? Did someone help you along, or were you just thrown to the wolves to fend for yourself? Unfortunately, too many beginning leaders find themselves to be wolf-bait. If they survive, they might receive some type of “leadership development,” which often emphasizes management principles more than actual leadership. The smart, successful organization will design a leadership development program that develops leaders incrementally, beginning with first level managers.
Nov 09 2010
Leadership development is an on-going process and one that should start early. First level managers are probably leading people, so why not send them to some entry level leadership training. In fact, wouldn’t entry level managers be a good place to start a leadership development program? After all, some of these people have the potential to rise to senior leadership positions and the training and development they receive now will pay big dividends later.
Oct 14 2010
Leadership in a retail store is difficult for two reasons. First, store managers seldom receive much training in the concepts of leadership. Second, many company personnel policies make it difficult for a store manager to create an effective team. Store managers often don’t control the hours of part-time workers or the number of …
Aug 10 2010
For some inexplicable reason, there is a tendency to pick someone as the next manager and give them no training for their leadership role. Senior leaders will watch the new manager flounder and eventually proclaim that they “just weren’t leadership material.” There are many sources of leadership training available of which some organizations …
Apr 29 2010
Know anyone who is a “born leader?” It’s a common label to attach to someone who is especially effective as a leader. But is it accurate? What is a “born leader” and what should other leaders do when they think one of their subordinates is one? There are certainly people who were born …
