New Brandon Hall Report Examines Best Practices for Developing Leadership
How are companies like Aetna, American Express, Boeing, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and Kodak preparing their top employees for leadership? The in-depth study of ten companies uncovered a few guiding principles for a company to consider at the outset.
Sunnyvale, CA (PRWEB) June 4, 2005 -- For three years running, more than
1,550 training executives have ranked leadership development as one of their top
three priorities, according to the annual “Top Training Priorities” survey
conducted by Training magazine and Brandon Hall Research. Now, a new study by
Brandon Hall Research examines how organizations that lead the pack in executive
development are grooming their top candidates for success in corporate
leadership.
“Leadership Development: A Brandon Hall Research Study of How
Ten Leading Organizations Train Managers and Executives” kicks off a series of
best practice studies by this leading analyst group that are specifically geared
toward meeting the needs of top-level training executives.
How are
companies like Aetna, American Express, Boeing, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and
Kodak preparing their top employees for leadership? The in-depth study of ten
companies uncovered a few guiding principles for a company to consider at the
outset:
- Blended learning is key. Most of these companies used a wide
variety of learning methods – online courses, mentorship programs, 360-degree
feedback, and simulated work environments.
- Selection of program
participants typically comes from the top. Often, managerial hopefuls are hand
selected by division leaders and corporate chairpersons.
- Preparing for
leadership is time consuming. This study shows that executives spend upwards of
40 hours per year specifically in the development of their leadership skills.
“Leadership development is definitely not the same from organization to
organization,” says Tom Werner, co-author and lead researcher for the report.
“Different companies approach it differently. So it's important for learning
professionals and managers to get a sense of what's being done out there as they
plan their own executive development programs. This study does just
that.”
To purchase Brandon Hall Research’s “Leadership Development” for
an introductory discount of 10%, go to http://www.brandonhall.com/public/publications/bpleadership/promo2375.htm
or call 408-736-2335 ext. 205. The regular price of $795 will apply to orders
placed after June 10, 2005. To obtain a copy of the free executive summary, go
to http://www.brandonhall.com/public/publications/bpleadership/promo2375.htm
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About Brandon
Hall Research
The independent analyst firm Brandon Hall Research provides
insight and advice through their publications and consulting on best practices
and learning technologies for organizations large and small. The firm also
sponsors the Excellence in Learning Awards, the first recognition program
dedicated entirely to the learning industry. For information, contact e-mail
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Brandon Hall Research Study of How Ten Leading Organizations Train Managers and
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their Web site at www.brandon-hall.com.
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