FINALIST: Business Book Awards 2018 - HR and Management Category
In an increasingly volatile and complex world, it is crucial that organizations optimize leadership development so that employees in leadership positions have the right skills to operate successfully. Accelerated Leadership Development shows how HR and Learning and Development (L&D) professionals can accelerate the career progression of their top talent from entry level to senior executive roles. It covers the entire acceleration process: how to identify which individuals are right for accelerated leadership development, what roles are best suited for stretch assignments and how to avoid burnout.
Packed with insights from HR experts and business leaders around the world , Accelerated Leadership Development shows how this type of development works in practice, what makes it successful and highlights the potential pitfalls to look out for. Debunking the myth that one size of leadership development fits all, this book includes specific guidance on how to tailor leadership development to women and millennials. Full of practical advice, tips and techniques, this is an essential book for anyone looking to develop their very best employees.
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INDEX
Note: Page numbers in italics indicate Figures or Tables.
9 Critical Job Assignments Framework 47
70:20:10 approach 170
Africa 8, 205
ambiguity 1, 2, 11, 13, 15, 19, 20, 138, 219
artificial intelligence (AI) 5, 7, 9–10, 19, 46 see also VUCA
Asia 8, 204, 205
Aubart, A (Director Organizational Development, LST Lufthansa Service Holding AG) 27, 89, 115
Baker, R (Senior Partner, Mercer) 16, 96, 141
Bartels-Ellis, Dr F (OBE and Global Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, British Council) 140
Baruch, Y 37–39
Beck, U 112
Bonet, R 26
Brazil 182, 205, 209
breadth of experience (and) 45–65
as an accelerator 45–50, 47
and critical job assignments 46–47, 50, 47
change management 52–53
different environment 57–58
growth 55–56
individual coaching tips 63
international job assignments 50–52
operational experience 58–59
organizational design tips 62
people management 59–60
in practice 48–49
start-up 53–55
technical skills 60–61
turnaround 56–57
BRIC countries 205
burnout (and) 91–97
balance 96–97, 97
high-potential employees 93–94
overcoming with consolidation of learning 103
in practice: benefits of slowing down for senior leaders 95–96
regular reviews and viable alternatives 94–95
risk 93
time for stillness 95
work overload 92–93
Callaghan, B (Global Steel & Mining Organization) 15, 48, 141
Cappelli, P 26
Carli, L 178
Caulfield, S (VP Global Field Services & GM...
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- About the author
- List of interviewees
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 01 Tomorrow’s leaders: succeeding in a volatile and uncertain world
- 02 Moving at pace: the speed of leaders
- 03 Breadth of experience: choosing roles wisely
- 04 Learning on the job: organizational development approaches
- 05 Navigating the pitfalls of acceleration: incomplete learning and burnout
- 06 Successful risk-taking: courageous people decisions in a risk-averse world
- 07 Reflective learning: looking back to move forward
- 08 Supportive environments: essential safety nets
- 09 Women’s careers: keeping the pace
- 10 Millennials: on the fast track from the start
- Index
- Backcover
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