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    25 Questions (and answers) From LinkedIn Members About Leadership Development

    Last updated on Mar 26, 2013 by Dan McCarthy · This post may contain affiliate links

    I belong to a number of Leadership Development LinkedIn
    groups, and everyone once in a while I’ll take a look at the discussions to see
    what I can learn. Sure, a lot of the “discussions” are just promotional, but
    it’s still a good way to stay abreast of hot topics and best practices.
    It’s also a good way to find out what people are genuinely
    asking about. I did a scan of some of the groups and pulled out the questions
    that I found to be intriguing, along with a few goofy ones. I’ll let you decide which is which. Just for grins, I also included
    my own brief answer or blog post, and tried to avoid answering every question with "it depends". Feel free to provide your own answers (or
    questions) in the comments section, or disagree with mine.

    1. Do you believe emotional intelligence is a skill you can
    develop in others?
    Yes, according to
    Daniel Goleman
    .
    2. Does anyone have any research on the best leadership
    development programs and talent development practices across organizations?
    CCL has the
    best research I’ve seen, but the basic principles of effective leadership
    development are well known and relatively timeless. It’s just that the
    companies that do it so well and get positive results are truly committed and
    take no shortcuts.
    3. Do you agree that of all the skills of leadership,
    listening is the most valuable? – and one of the least understood?
    Yes, if not the most, at least in the top 3.
    4. Should leaders take action to create a "happy"
    environment for their people?
    Hmmm. Not so sure about “happy”, but how about “engaged”?
    5. How do you get leaders to realize that they need to
    develop further? How do you approach small business owners who don't have a
    boss over them to convince them to develop?
    Feedback can help, as can peer networking.
    6. Should "high potential" employees know of their
    status?
    Yes, but only if it’s done right: High
    Potential Notification Guidelines: Not Too Heavy, Not Too Light
    7. I'm looking for criteria to identify "business
    critical roles" to narrow the list of positions for succession planning
    purposes. Any recommendations?
    What roles are critical to the growth of our organization in
    which you are forecasting high demand and low supply? What positions would your
    Board of Directors be concerned about if the incumbent were to leave?
    8. What are the workplace behaviors you have observed that
    have the most negative impact on organizational success?
    A lack of emotional intelligence. See question #1.
    9. What have you found is the biggest hurdle to getting
    Succession Planning implemented?
    A lack of CEO and executive teamcommitment.
    10. How often should Talent Review meetings occur?
    At least yearly, with quarterly check-ins.
    11. I am looking for a good book on succession planning do
    you have any recommendations?
    The Great
    Leadership Development and Succession Planning Toolkit.
    (-:
    12. What should happen to an individual's placement in the
    9-Box Chart if they take on a new and challenging position?
    Create a special category: “Too new to rate”, then place
    6-12 months later.
    13. Should Talent Profiles (internal resumes) include a
    photograph of each employee?
    Yes.
    14. Can you teach old dogs new tricks?
    Grrrrr. Yes.
    15. Is relationship building the cornerstone of successful
    Leadership?
    Yes.
    16. Leadership Lessons from the Movies - what's your
    favorite Movie?
    20
    Best Leadership Movies; Break Out the Popcorn
    17. Are Leaders Born or Made?
    About 70% made, 30% born.
    18. How are you using Social Media for your personal
    leadership development?
    I think we're just starting to scratch the surface, lot's of exciting potential here, even minus the hype.
    19. Leaders Develop Themselves First! Don't You Agree?
    Absolutely! To
    Help Others Develop, Start With Yourself.
    20. Can you train people to be authentic?
    Yes.
    21. In designing a Leadership 101 course for new managers,
    what do you feel should be the main topics to be included (- Presuming a 5 day
    course)?
    An
    “Out-of-the-Box” Training Program for New Managers
    22. How important do you think it is to prepare the next
    generation for leadership before they enter the workplace?
    Hmmm, not so sure.
    23. Can a manager be a coach?
    Yes, at least a manager can coach.
    24. How does internal training compare to external training?
    Internal
    vs. External?
    25. What have you found to be the most effective methods for
    maximizing the "stickability" of learnings from leadership workshops
    and other educational events?
    How
    to Maximize Your Return on Investment from a Leadership Development Program
    .
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