Emerging Leader Development
Develop your next generation of leaders with systems that build capability before they need it.
The Problem We Solve
What's breaking down
- High performers promoted without leadership preparation
- No clear path from individual contributor to leader
- Future leaders learning through trial and error
- Leadership pipeline gaps creating promotion bottlenecks
- Talent leaving for development opportunities elsewhere
Behaviors That Must Change
What we're shifting
- High potentials actively developing leadership skills
- Future leaders practicing management behaviors before promotion
- Clear visibility into leadership pipeline strength
- Development integrated into current role responsibilities
- Talent retained through meaningful growth opportunities
The System
How we build lasting change
Infrastructure We Install
- High potential identification criteria and process
- Emerging leader development pathway
- Leadership readiness assessment framework
- Stretch assignment architecture
- Mentorship matching and structure
- Promotion readiness checkpoints
Training Components
Supporting the infrastructure
- Leadership foundations curriculum
- Influence without authority skills
- Project leadership fundamentals
- Peer leadership and collaboration
- Business acumen essentials
- Self-leadership and personal effectiveness
Reinforcement (MMI)
Monday Morning Implementation
MMI is how this sticks. One behavior, applied in real work, reinforced weekly.
- Monthly leadership skill focus with practical application
- Cohort peer learning and accountability
- Mentor touchpoints and guidance
- Stretch project progress reviews
- Leadership behavior demonstration opportunities
Expected Outcomes
What you'll see
30
Days
- Emerging leader cohort identified and enrolled
- Development pathway communicated and launched
- Mentor relationships established
- First skill module completed with application assignment
60
Days
- Leadership skills actively practiced in current roles
- Stretch assignments underway with support
- Peer cohort relationships strengthening
- Visible growth in leadership behaviors
90
Days
- Emerging leaders demonstrating readiness indicators
- Pipeline visibility for succession planning
- Talent retention improved among high potentials
- Promotion candidates prepared before opportunities arise
- Development culture established for future cohorts
Related Learning
Supporting courses and resources
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