Real Time Leadership Development

Real Time Leadership Development provides research and practices-based guidance and tools for leaders to use to fully leverage experience-based development for their own growth and to build the next generation of leaders in their organization. "This book is a highly accessible, comprehensive compendium of leadership development strategies and a 'must read' for anyone trying to improve his or her own skills or those of another." Nancy T. Tippins, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Managing Principal, Valtera Corporation "Drs. Yost and Plunkett have achieved a great feat – delivering practical developmental advice that is rooted in research. I highly recommend their book to anyone who wishes to develop stronger leadership skills." Robert E. Lewis, Ph.D., Director, APT, Inc. "Mary Mannion Plunkett and Paul Yost provide a well researched, authentic, and easy to apply guide for managers and HR professionals in understanding and applying leadership development principles. Based on the authors' real experiences in corporate settings, this is advice and counsel you should adopt as your own." Peter M. Morton, VP Leadership Development (retired), The Boeing Company; VP Human Resources (retired), Boeing Commercial Airplanes Real Time Leadership Development provides guidance and tools, based on research and practices that leaders can use to fully leverage experience-based development for their own growth and to build the next generation of leaders in their organization. This book focuses on how leaders can execute business strategy and develop leadership potential in themselves and in their organizations at the same time. Practical checklists and assessment tools throughout the volume provide indispensable help to current and aspiring leaders. Real Time Leadership Development provides research and practices-based guidance and tools for leaders to use to fully leverage experience-based development for their own growth and to build the next generation of leaders in their organization. Teaches you how to identify the key experiences, competencies, and relationships that are critical in the development of current and future leaders. Answers the question "Leadership for the sake of what?" by helping you identify your leadership principles and think about your legacy. Provides guidance on organization-wide metrics such as employee surveys, succession management metrics, and performance development plan audits. Includes "Taking Action" sections that provide tools for developing future talent in individuals, teams, and organizations. Discusses relevant books, articles, and research studies that deepen your understanding of the subject matter.