Like any skill, leadership skill develops over time. The sooner organizations get started on leadership development, the better. Yet, according to a study posted at HBR.org, leadership development is not being encouraged by many organizations.
This study found that people start supervising at around the age of 30, but get their first leadership training at the age of 42!
The implications are that organizations have managers leading people for ten years before they get any leadership training!
Think about it this way: would you go to a Doctor who practiced medicine for 10 years before going to Medical School? How about your Accountant?
People need to be exposed to leadership training as soon as possible. Well before being placed in supervisory or management roles. Leadership is everyone’s responsibility and leadership training should start from the first day on the job.
What is your organization doing to develop leadership at all levels?
The Wrightone 360° Leadership Development Survey is one of the best ways for leaders to get effective feedback. 360° feedback is a powerful tool that gives leaders feedback from those who work with them - peers, managers, subordinates. If you would like additional information about our 360° Leadership Development Survey and a copy of our guide Focusing on Leadership Development, please contact us.
