Executive Leader Development

“The single most visible factor that distinguishes major cultural changes that succeed from those that fail is competent leadership at the top.” (Kotter and Heskett, 1992)

Executives have had a broad range of managerial experience, from coaching others to strategic planning. At this leadership level, the actual content of their role takes a back seat to the way their role is carried out – how they do it.

Paradoxically, at this stage, the executive leader is more on his or her own than ever before, yet they are more dependent on the people around them to fulfill business objectives. By developing a senior leadership team that draws on each individual’s particular talents, they can ensure that their vision is implemented. To set the direction, they need to share the story of where the organization is going in a way that will engage those under them, above them, and even beyond the organization itself.

The Jackson Leadership Systems (JLS) Leadership Development Program for Executives focuses on supporting these top leaders and assisting them in achieving their vision. Areas of concentration typically include:

  • Articulating vision and values
  • Implementing that vision
  • Working effectively with key stakeholders and Boards of Directors
  • Developing a senior management team
  • Coaching and supporting leaders in key positions
  • Leading change initiatives
  • Aligning people with business strategy
  • Implementing a succession plan

The more senior a leader is, the less direct feedback he/she receives. An external coach from JLS can provide this honest and open feedback without any other agenda except to support the leader in reaching his/her personal leadership goals and business objectives.

 

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