Turning potential into success: the missing link in leadership development

The success of corporate leadership development programs depends on four steps. First, identify key competencies for leadership roles in the organization. Second, evaluate potential by assessing five success predictors: curiosity, motivation, insight, determination, and engagement. Next, map potential to competencies for each of the various roles. Finally provide emerging leaders with coaching, support, and opportunities to strengthen the competencies. The competencies are: strategic orientation, team leadership, collaboration and influence, results orientation, change leadership, market understanding, developing organizational capabilities, and inclusiveness.