Why Early Leadership Training is Crucial
Sharon Grossman
Executive coach | Helping leaders bounce back from burnout & retain top talent | Follow me for daily posts on leadership, burnout, and retention strategies.
I've been diving deep into conversations with HR leaders, managers, and executives to uncover what's really happening behind the scenes at companies. Each week, I'm uncovering fascinating insights, and this week's discovery is a real eye-opener.
You know, it's surprising how often people are promoted to manager positions simply because they excelled in their previous roles. But here's the kicker – many of these new managers have little to no experience or training in leadership. And guess what? This lack of preparedness trickles down and directly impacts frontline workers. It's not their fault, but companies must own up to this responsibility.
This brings me to a thought-provoking Harvard Business Review article by Jack Zenger, titled "We Wait Too Long to Train Our Leaders." Zenger's research highlights a staggering statistic: the average age of leaders receiving leadership training is 42, despite the fact that they've been supervisors since around age 30. That's over a decade of untrained leadership!
But why does early training matter so much? Well, think of it this way – just like learning to ski or play golf, leadership skills are best developed early and with deliberate practice. By investing in leadership development programs from the get-go, companies can cultivate a culture of excellence and ensure that their leaders are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of today's workplace.
So if you're interested in exploring tailored training and consulting solutions for your organization, reach out to us for an exploratory call. Let's work together to unlock your team's full potential!
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Dr. Sharon, author of "The Stress Advantage" and "The Solution to Burnout"
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11 个月I enjoyed this article, Sharon. I've seen new leaders react negatively to training in the past, but it's always been crucial to remind them that life is all about learning, especially when it comes to leadership. You're in charge of a group of people who are looking up to you for advice and guidance, so you have to know everything backward and forward; there's no harm in learning everything you can possibly know about a subject!
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11 个月Empowering our teams through proactive leadership development is key to success!
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11 个月I add that the distinction between leadership & management must also be clarified. Much of what is considered the technical matter of leadership are rightly management skills. In my experience, young people are exposed to many contexts where they have opportunity learn the craft of leadership (and followship) through guidance or modelling. Sport esp. team sport, church, cultural & community participation are invaluable training grounds.
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11 个月Thank you for bringing attention to the importance of intentional evolution and the impact of untrained leadership. Let's empower our teams to thrive through proactive leadership development.