One of the constant challenges we face in business is how to keep talent engaged and interested, particularly if we work in organisations with flatter structures or where formal promotional pathways are more limited. Recognition and reward are important, but so too is the challenge that high-performers often seek but find rarer to encounter after being in a role for a long period of time.
A parallel challenge exists when leaders need to step out for short periods of time and find their tasks piling up around them. How often do leaders taking leave for a short break put in more hours leading into and on return to compensate for the precious time out? Sustainable leadership requires depth in teams so that strong individuals can competently step in and manage if a leader is on leave or absent for a short period.
A well-designed leadership development program for high-potential employees can address both these challenges, easing pressure for leaders as well as providing important stretch and recognition for these high performing team members. We can equip team members to step up and take the helm at these opportune moments by helping them to strengthen not only their understanding of processes and systems, but just as importantly, to build their awareness of and insight into how it is to be a leader.
Equipping high-potential employees to step confidently into acting or covering leadership roles creates an engaged and fulfilled workforce, where high performers are challenged and recognised for their efforts. And it means that we, as leaders, are able to manage our own time away from our team or business with confidence – reducing some of the stress and complexity we experience as a leader.
Our High Potential Consultant Program was designed to provide organisations with the opportunity to develop their high-performing staff to become formidable future leaders. Lysander has recently partnered with industry association AusContact to deliver this award winning program for clients across Australia, taking organisations on truly transformational learning journeys. The program is designed to extend the capabilities of high-performing individuals and equip them to create brilliant customer and member services, add value to both their team and customers, and develop foundational leadership skills to prepare them for future leadership roles. Click here if you’d like to find out more about the program or download the brochure.