| Successful leader development and recruitment methods are necessary investments for organizations in today's competitive market. Many organizations recruit leaders externally yet often there are internal employees who, when provided with the support and training, may fulfill the organization's leadership needs. This study explores strategies for leader training and development with CUPE 3479 support staff at North Island College using both an online survey and focus cafe. The study revealed the creation of a leader development program involves a process that necessitates joint participation from the organization and its employees. By working together to identify what the organization requires, building profiles of successful leaders, and methods of sustaining support for the program, an organization can realize and encourage internal leaders. Organizations that provide successful leader development programs will discover that a leader dwells within all their employees. The key is determining how to tap their potential. |
