Review
As baby boomers get ready to pass the leadership torch to the younger generations, forward-thinking companies must prepare Gen Xers and Gen Yers to for this critical leadership hand-off. Karen Lawson's book is a treasure trove of practical rules, tips, suggestions, and resources to make this leadership transition successful. A very enjoyable and enlightening read. --Tony Alessandra, PhD; Author, The Platinum Rule and Charisma; CEO of AssessmentBusinessCenter.com
For the trainer who has to build rather than buy a leadership development solution, this book is a godsend. It will cut your development time in half. --Bob Pike, CSP, CPAE-Speakers Hall of Fame Chairman; CEO, The Bob Pike Group; Founder and Editor, The Creative Training Techniques newsletter
Karen Lawson has captured the essence of how leaders grow, develop, and change. She provides guidance to organizations and to leaders that is all beef, no fat - this is a must-read for learning and development professionals. --Ed Betof, EdD; Senior Fellow and Academic Director, Executive Program in Workplace Learning Leadership, Graduate School of Education and the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Product Description
Leadership Development Basics is a comprehensive guide for creating leadership development programs and measuring the impact of leadership development activities against organizational goals. Author, Karen Lawson, addresses desirable leadership traits and details competency areas necessary for potential leaders.
Featured techniques provide instruction for developing leadership traits and competencies and identifying individuals with high leadership potential. Detailed instructions for developing leadership programs, including formal internal programs, external leadership programs, and individual development activities, are featured as well as advice on measuring program effectiveness.
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