How to design a leadership development program for a digital or hybrid organisation
The key questions to ask yourself when designing a program - including the outcomes you should expect
How to consider the context in which you operate when making design choices
How Saberr can support you in designing
Learn how to design a leadership development program that has lasting impact
This is guide for creating a Leadership Program built for the way we work today. We argue that modern leadership development should be done in the flow of work rather than in the classroom, that it should consider teams as the unit of organisational performance rather than individuals and should blend technology in a useful rather than cumbersome way.
In this guide we outline a recommended approach to take, the factors that influence the design choices and the benefits and outcomes you can expect to achieve.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is continuous performance management?
Performance management is made up of two components: measurement and development. In a traditional process these two components are bundled into one meeting - the annual performance review. Loathed by both the person giving and the person receiving the review.
In a continuous performance management process, the measurement and development components are separated into distinct processes. Development becomes a regular conversation between a manager and their team about near term work. This includes setting short term goals and regular feedback. If done on a weekly or monthly basis then it becomes safe for employees to be bolder in their work as mistakes are caught early and work streams can be easily course corrected.
This takes all the pressure off the second part - the appraisal. There should be fewer surprises and the stakes should be lower.
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What are the benefits of continuous performance development?
The key benefits of this approach include:
Improved performance - A focus on individual and team development that is linked to performance has been shown to be one of the most effective approaches to organizational change.
Greater alignment - This approach to performance management ensures greater alignment within a team and across teams. Individuals and teams have autonomy to set their own goals, whilst being aligned to the organization.
Succession - By giving all team members and leaders the capability and tools for effective performance conversations, you create a pipeline for leaders of the future.
Engagement - This approach empowers individuals to plan for their own growth and gives a framework for teams to flourish, in turn increasing overall levels of engagement.
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