New Wilson Learning E-Book 'Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders'

EDINA, Minn., August 1, 2018 (Newswire.com) - This year’s annual leadership development survey shows surprising changes in L&D professionals’ approach to leadership development, according to Wilson Learning’s new e-book “Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders.”

For the second year in a row, Training magazine and Wilson Learning have joined forces to conduct a survey focused on successful leadership development methods, as well as the trends and practices surrounding development efforts. The research also examines one of the most pressing topics in leadership development: how companies are using these methods to prepare a new group of leaders for the roles baby boomers are leaving behind. Not surprisingly, businesses still view this looming leadership gap as a considerable undertaking, but the data reveals some companies put a much higher emphasis on filling the gap than others do.

How seamlessly the next generation of leaders begins leading teams, departments, business units and organizations will depend greatly on how well their development is supported — and their expectations are high. There must be a shift of focus toward understanding and meeting the needs and expectations of this distinctive leadership demographic.

Michael Leimbach, Ph.D., Vice President of Global Research and Development

The e-book highlights important data in an easy-to-digest format with key takeaways clearly identified. The research points to specific actions organizations can take to improve the effectiveness of their leadership development efforts and strengthen their organization’s future.

With feedback from more than 1,000 respondents, the study reflects the formidable challenges and related successes companies across the globe are experiencing as they work to effectively fill leadership roles with new talent. Michael Leimbach, Ph.D., author of the study and vice president of global research and development for Wilson Learning Worldwide, writes, “How seamlessly the next generation of leaders begins leading teams, departments, business units and organizations will depend greatly on how well their development is supported — and their expectations are high. There must be a shift of focus toward understanding and meeting the needs and expectations of this distinctive leadership demographic.”

Data throughout the study establishes an overwhelming correlation between high-performing organizations and the importance they attach to leadership development. The results also reveal notable shifts in how often organizations are relying on the self-identification of development needs and the priority placed on the skills to be developed.

The results clearly show that high-performing organizations approach leadership development differently than lower-performing organizations. The organization that has a clear focus on preparing the next generation of leaders — and commits the resources to doing so — sets itself up for long-term success and growth.

To read the full leadership survey e-book “Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders,” conducted by Wilson Learning Worldwide for Training magazine, visit http://www.wilsonlearning.com/wlw/e-book/l/leadership-results-2018.

To learn more, contact Wilson Learning at www.WilsonLearning.com or 800.328.7937.

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