What is Leadership development?

Most people talk about the development of leadership, but what does that really mean? Leadership training refers to the enhancement of abilities and skills that offer leaders’ confidence on the workplace. Leadership skills development is accomplished through a variety of activities including coaching, mentoring, workshops, online courses, webinars, conferences and more. Three main factors determine the strength of a leadership development plan:

1.      Quality of the program: how investigated  the coach, mentor, workshop organizer, are leading a successful program

2.     Level of support and acceptance from current leaders: how engaged the current C-suite professionals are in the development of junior members for future Leader's

3.     Characteristics / learning style: how interested the junior leader is in improving his or her skills and abilities and applying them to the appropriate activity

The best time to embed leadership development in your organization can vary based on business goals, career paths for employees, and availability of leadership opportunities. Development of leadership is often used in succession planning which aims to groom the company's future leaders for a time when high-profile positions become available. It can also help new or younger workers, however, when they start leading small, internal teams or heading to mid-level management positions with greater visibility outside the company.