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Leadership Development

Effective leaders focus primarily on developing the skills of their followers, and putting the right tools in place to ensure the organization will succeed well beyond the leader’s tenure. Perhaps especially in times of turmoil, leaders are expected to steer the organization in the right direction, avoiding obstacles while inspiring trust and confidence. Developing leaders is an investment in the organization’s sustainability. Although some may exhibit natural leadership traits, every leader can learn to excel in leadership.

Understanding the Big Picture
A leader will be more effective if they understands the big picture. Developing business acumen, learning how to think about the organization as a system, rather than separate parts, and working to ensure vertical alignment between every layer of hierarchy is the first step toward organizational sustainability. Leaders will excel and demonstrate results when they master these aspects.

Developing Leadership Skills
Leaders must obtain support from their supervisors, and buy-in from their team to propel a department or organization forward. The ability to motivate and influence are valuable skills for leaders. Through giving timely and effective feedback, leaders provide consequences that motivate people to achieve personal and organizational goals.

Practicing Leadership
Becoming an effective leader is not something that is achieved in the classroom. Learning about leadership models and tools is important, but leaders must integrate and apply any new knowledge. Coaching in the field, on the floor, or in the office to observe leaders in action and provide feedback allows leaders to establish a lasting link between theory and practice.