Seven Steps for Effective Leadership Development（有效的领导力发展的七个步骤）.pdf

An Oracle White Paper June 2012 Seven Steps for Effective Leadership Development Seven Steps for Effective Leadership Development Introduction 1 Leadership Challenges in Business 3 Elements of Leadership Development Programs 5 1. Determine the Best Leadership Style for Your Organization 7 2. Identify Current and Potential Leaders Within the Company 7 3. Identify Leadership Gaps 11 4. Develop Succession Plans for Critical Roles 12 5. Develop Career Planning Goals for Potential Leaders 14 6. Develop a Skills Roadmap for Future Leaders 15 7. Develop Retention Programs for Current and Future Leaders . 18 Conclusion 19 Seven Steps for Effective Leadership Development Introduction The importance of business leadership is well articulated by this observation: A good leader can make a success of a weak business plan, but a poor leader can ruin even the best plan. That’s why developing effective leadership by using a consistent talent management program at all levels across the organization can return significant business value. To identify, attract, fill, and retain corporate leadership talent, companies need leadership development programs focused on hiring strategies, employee development, and career and succession planning. Currently companies are not well prepared to fill vacancies in their leadership roles. A 2008 study found that only 36 percent of the surveyed companies felt prepared to immediately fill leadership positions, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Companies are not prepared to fill leadership roles. The impending retirement of the baby boom generation and the crisis in leadership during the economic recession have further elevated the importance of leadership development in the eyes of the boardroom and shareholders.