2011 Archive

Leadership Development: The Cycle of Success

The Focus of LC11

The success of any organization depends on a host of complex and dynamic factors, yet leader development, often overlooked or disregarded, plays a critical role. In an era of increasing competition and growing opportunity, yet also a time of decreasing resources and greater organizational challenges, the role of human resources and the intangible qualities of leadership become vital to every organization. How does leader development translate into organizational success? What obstacles and factors prevent organizations and leaders from placing more emphasis on leader development? How can leaders create and build a culture of leader development in organizations? What are changes and priorities required for effective leader development in response to future demands and challenges?