HR Question: I've been asked to identify the key qualities of successful leaders for our organization and determine how our HR team can help to cultivate these leadership attributes in our future leaders. Can you help?
HR Answer: Leaders at every level have a tremendous impact on the success or failure of an organization. Effective leadership not only impacts revenue but other critical areas such as culture and retention. It’s important to remember that leaders don’t just magically transform when they are given the keys to the executive suite. Those qualities grow and evolve over time through life experiences and targeted professional development. Helping your leaders develop and enhance essential leadership attributes and skills is something that all organizations should do.
So, what role can HR play in leadership development? We’ll share a list of key leadership qualities that apply universally across all industries, along with suggestions on how HR professionals can help to develop future company leaders.
Please select this link to read the complete article from OSAP member Clark Schaefer Strategic HR.