Grow Your Own Leaders : How To Identify, Develop, And Retain Leadership Talent

William C. Byham , Audrey B. Smith

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Today's enterprises face a profound leadership crisis - and the speed of business has far outstripped conventional executive development systems. In Grow Your Own Leaders, three world-renowned experts introduce an entirely new approach for identifying tomorrow's leaders within your own organization, accelerating their development, and deploying them immediately, to address new challenges wherever they emerge.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Identification of Leadership Potential: Discusses strategies and frameworks for identifying individuals with high leadership potential within the organization.

  2. Succession Planning: Emphasizes the importance of succession planning and creating a pipeline of future leaders through systematic talent development programs.

  3. Leadership Development Programs: Explores the design and implementation of effective leadership development programs aimed at nurturing and enhancing leadership skills.

  4. Competency-Based Development: Discusses competency models and approaches to develop specific leadership competencies required for organizational success.

  5. Mentorship and Coaching: Emphasizes the role of mentorship and coaching in grooming future leaders, providing guidance and support in their development journey.

  6. 360-Degree Feedback and Assessment: Discusses the use of comprehensive feedback mechanisms like 360-degree assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement in potential leaders.

  7. Retention Strategies for Leaders: Addresses strategies to retain and engage high-potential leaders, including factors that contribute to their job satisfaction and commitment.

  8. Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership Development: Explores the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership development efforts, fostering a more inclusive leadership culture.

  9. Leadership Accountability and Performance Metrics: Discusses establishing accountability and performance metrics for leaders, aligning them with organizational goals.

  10. Continuous Learning Culture: Encourages fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring leaders are equipped to adapt to changing business environments.

Language English
ISBN-10 978-0130093981
ISBN-13 9780130093981
No of pages 416
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Book Publisher Pearson FT Press
Published Date 19 Feb 2002

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Author : William C. Byham

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