A Systemic Solution to Broken Leadership

Leadership is broken. For more than a decade, studies have consistently shown that 50-75% of leaders are ineffective. Unfortunately, despite over $40 billion invested annually in leadership development initiatives, things are not getting better. This is evidenced by a 2011 DDI global survey of 2600 organizations reported that only 38% of leaders were rated as effective.

Interestingly, while the semantics within the leadership development arena have improved around competencies, training and performance objectives, the results have not improved. Adding to leadership deficit is that hiring managers frequently confuse cognitive ability with performance capability. Just because one has the raw intelligence or the aptitude to master a certain subject or degree does not mean they can perform the skills needed in a given job or a particular set of job duties. Leadership is a prime example. While nearly everyone can describe what an effective leader should do, few people can do it well. Doing it -- performing well as a leader with consistency -- goes well beyond merely talking about or describing the act. So, while “just do it” is a clever slogan, the words are empty when it comes to leadership.

Clearly, these leadership problems are systemic – so the solution must be systemic as well. This presentation will explain the four key reasons the condition of leadership is so dismal:

1)       From Whence We Came
2)       What We Fail to See
3)       Teaching Fish to Fly
4)       Good Intentions = Poor Investments

Further, we will share a revolutionary and scientifically based methodology to systemically change turn these negative statistics into positive performance results. The science and tools, however, cannot be applied in a vacuum. Two other traits are needed to turn the ROI on leadership investments into positive results and those characteristics are “courage” and “compassion”.

HR & Talent Development professionals and executives who are responsible for hiring, succession planning, and developing leader talent.

You will learn: 1 - why leadership is broken 2 - how the problem is system 3 - a scientific methodology to systemically improve leadership performance and capability and, 4 - why it is crucial to act with courage and compassion for sustained success.

Global Survey from DDI http://www.ddiworld.com/glf2011 Articles on Leadership & Talent Management: http://www.cdrassessmentgroup.com/News.php

		Nancy Parsons CDR Assessment Group, Inc. View Profile