A number of smaller companies, law firms and accounting firms where I provide leadership consulting and executive coaching do not have formal succession management processes in place. They assess and select leaders sometimes in a crisis mode often with less than desirable results.
I strongly recommend to my leadership consulting clients that they start with building competency models for important leadership positions. They can then develop their talent using the competency model as a guide.
Does your organization have competency models for key leadership positions and spot superior talent early?
Companies have to ensure that potential leadership talent wherever it is found is spotted early and developed thoroughly. Executive coaching is an extremely effective one-on-one leadership development process.
Future leaders with high potential to succeed at the highest levels should be:
1. Allowed to spread their wings early
2. Encouraged to move in big leaps
3. Given a variety of challenges tailored to their particular strengths and developmental needs
4. Closely watched to see which talents prove reliable
5. Observed for limitations that may be emerging
6. Given ongoing feedback on every aspect of leadership
7. Given feedback on business and people issues by leaders with business savvy who are close to the everyday work environment.
Working with a seasoned executive coach trained in emotional intelligence and incorporating leadership assessments such as the BarOn EQ-i and CPI 260 can help you become a a more inspiring and leader who excels at talent management. You can become a leader who models emotional intelligence and social intelligence, and who inspires people to become happily engaged with the strategy and vision of the company.
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