The Future of Leadership Starts Today!

Did You Know?

?34% of employees NEVER want to become leaders!

Leadership development is only mandatory at?54% ?of companies, yet many experience leadership gaps as old leaders leave and new leaders are not quite ready to take the reins. Learning to identify and train potential future leaders ensures a robust pipeline of talent prepared to handle any team or challenge.?

What to Look for in a Leader

Communication Skills:?Over?40% ?of workers believe that poor communication causes trust in leadership to erode. Effective leaders are skilled communicators who can use multiple communication channels and styles. Look for team members who deliver clear, concise messages and practice active listening.?

Adaptability:?These employees are the ones who embrace change. They might be the first to adopt a new company technology or the ones leading the charge on process improvements.?71% ?of executives say adaptability is the top quality they look for in leaders.?

Emotional Intelligence:?Emotional intelligence features prominently in?68% ?of leadership development programs, underscoring its importance. Understanding and managing emotions helps foster better relationships, decision-making, and collaboration.?

Development Strategies

Mentorship Programs:?Mentorship programs that pair emerging leaders with seasoned professionals help train future leaders through personalized guidance and knowledge sharing. Start by identifying potential matches, setting clear objectives, and holding regular meetings.?

Training Workshops:?Equip potential leaders with essential skills by enrolling them in training workshops. Assess skills gaps and design curriculum around those needs, then identify subject matter experts internally or externally to facilitate learning.?

Feedback and Evaluation:?Checking in with leaders to provide continuous constructive feedback allows leaders to grow as they work and apply new skills as they learn them. Foster a culture of open communication and create regular feedback mechanisms focused on growth, rather than just performance evaluation.?

Essential Qualities

You’ve identified your future leaders, but what essential skills do they need??

Coaching Skills:?Only?10% ?of employees agree that their leaders effectively coach employees. Coaching skills drive engagement, satisfaction, and retention, as coaching from leaders demonstrates that organizations are invested in developing their employees and supporting their career goals.?

Change Management:?Only?34% ?of organizational change initiatives succeed, but having well-developed leaders to guide their teams smoothly through change can make the process easier. Leaders should be adept at preparing and supporting teams through change while minimizing resistance.?

Delivering Feedback:?Just as future leaders must receive feedback to improve in their roles, they must also know how to deliver effective feedback to employees. Robust feedback drives satisfaction, as?80% ?of employees who receive thoughtful and meaningful feedback are fully engaged

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Can you identify which employees are potential leaders? PuzzleHR’s?Learning and Development ?team is ready to help! From our enhanced learning management system to our custom leadership development programs, we have the solution to build your next generation of leadership. Level Up your employees today!?Contact us ? to learn more!?