Developing senior leaders is one of the most important investments an organisation can make. You know better than most that the quality of leadership in your organisation shapes everything - culture, performance, engagement and retention.
But developing senior leaders is not straightforward. Unlike frontline or emerging leader development which tends to be more of a one size fits all approach, senior leadership development is different. You often have leaders who have leadership experience but have not led leaders, areas or divisions before. You also occasionally have leaders who are experts in their field but new to leadership altogether. And sometimes you have leaders who have risen through the ranks without ever getting the development they need to succeed.
Senior leaders require tailored one-on-one coaching and skills workshops and masterclasses relevant to their level of leadership. Development that builds on what I like to call the 3 C’s:
- The Clarity to be clear about who they are as a leader, what their team needs and their role in supporting and delivering on the organisational direction
- The Confidence to back themselves, make decisions with conviction and lead others with authenticity and impact
- The Competence required to lead at this level - the right skills, tools and approaches to make a difference