Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Wall Street Journal-How to Develop Future Leaders


It’s a key task for managers: developing the company’s next generation of leaders.
It’s usually less expensive to retain and develop homegrown talent than to hire it from the outside.


Experts recommend creating in-house leadership development programs that single out so-called high-potential employees and put them through multi-year programs, including mentorships, management classes, stretch assignments and coaching. The goal is to elevate candidates above a single function and give them a broader vision of the company.

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