Leadership Development, one more time.
It’s one of those high visibility, high investment field (over $ 100 b/annum, globally) that has very low or no returns. Yet the activity continues because effective leadership is critical for the success of an organization.
Presenting a different take here and love to hear your thoughts.
Leadership excellence is known to strongly correlate with organizational excellence. A notable example is the intervention carried out by Sears, Roebuck & Co published in #HBR in January 1998 (“Employee-Customer-Profit Chain at Sears”). The investment on leadership development projected to hit $81 billion globally in 2024, reflects this belief. Yet, Gallup data and DDI | Development Dimensions International ’s report on leadership…
Hosting the Leadership Series – They Stood Out, has been a fascinating experience for me. Getting up-close-and-personal and exploring the life journey of the leaders who have made their mark, has proved to be insightful and stimulating. Here is a short video of my reflection from these conversations. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drpramodsolanki_leadershipseries-theystoodout-leaders-activity-7046795958801547264-I03-?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Hope you find it useful. Would…
Here is a short piece on employee engagement based on Gallup (2023) report. The People FactorAn under-leveraged opportunity It’s a foregone conclusion that a fully engaged workforce is a major source of competitive advantage for an #organisation . Unfortunately, only a small proportion of global #workforce is engaged. Gallup (2023) study puts it at 23%. (Incidentally, the figure is higher at…
As we get set to enjoy the year end break, here is something radical to mull over. (The last week is usually a vacation or at least an easy week. And a few minutes of reflection -call it work if you like?, can be refreshing when you have a long break). If you are prioritizing…
Let’s look at some of the major issues almost every organization is trying to come to terms with.1. Strategic agility, to cope with the changing customer demands / market conditions.2. Fully engaged workforce, aligned with the vision and strategy3. Cross-functional synergies and so on.Organizations are investing enormous resources to develop these capabilities. It’s my hypothesis…
Did you know that 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe that a distinct corporate culture is essential for a business’s success? This insight, from a recent Deloitte survey, highlights the growing importance of empathy in leadership. Imagine leading a company where every team member feels truly understood, where decisions are made not just…