{"id":26110,"date":"2022-03-09T17:37:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T17:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talogy.com\/knowledge-hub\/leadership-development-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T15:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:59:52","slug":"leadership-development","status":"publish","type":"knowledge_hub","link":"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/knowledge-hub\/leadership-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hero-variation-four has-white-breadcrumbs has-diagonal-green-to-teal-gradient-background has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a609642e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cb0a7ccb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8142d6ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \/ <span><a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/knowledge-hub\/\">Explore the latest talent topics<\/a><\/span> \/ <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>Leadership development<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxxl-font-size wp-elements-1\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">Leadership development<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#form\">Connect with an expert<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-global-padding wp-container-core-group-is-layout-537cecd9\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns two-keyline-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cb0a7ccb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-primary-500-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ef36ea6d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size has-secondary-700-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jump to section:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-leadership-development\">What is leadership development?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why-is-leadership-and-talent-development-important\">Why is leadership development important?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-are-the-business-benefits-of-management-and-leadership-development-programs\">What are the benefits of leadership development in organisations?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#develop-leadership-effectiveness\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#develop-leadership-effectiveness\">How do you develop leadership effectiveness at every level?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-leadership-development-programs-work\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#how-do-leadership-development-programs-work\">How do leadership development initiatives work?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-are-the-trends-driving-leadership-development\">What are today\u2019s leadership development trends?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-you-design-good-leadership-development-programs\">How do you design good leadership development programmes?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-you-measure-leadership-development-success\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#how-do-you-measure-leadership-development-success\">How do you measure leadership development success?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#stronger-succession-pipelines\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#stronger-succession-pipelines\">How can you build stronger succession pipelines through leadership development?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-leadership-development\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is leadership development?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership development is the process of building a person&#8217;s ability to lead effectively. It uses targeted interventions such as assessment, coaching, feedback, and experiential learning, and it can focus on individual leaders, emerging talent, or entire leadership teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership development is often compared to management development, but not all leaders are managers, while all managers need to be leaders. That is why leadership development focuses on understanding yourself and others, and on aligning and maximising people\u2019s efforts and motivations towards a shared goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull text-content-wrapper is-style-section-default is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-default has-link-color wp-elements-4 has-global-padding\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking.jpg?strip=all\" alt=\"two people holding a tablet while talking\" class=\"wp-image-105345 size-full\" style=\"object-position:54% 21%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking.jpg?strip=all 1160w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking-240x300.jpg?strip=all 240w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking-819x1024.jpg?strip=all 819w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking-768x960.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=116 116w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=348 348w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=464 464w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=580 580w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=696 696w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=928 928w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-two-people-holding-tablet-talking.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=1044 1044w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 id=\"why-is-leadership-and-talent-development-important\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is leadership development important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-700-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership development is important because <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/blog\/the-top-5-skills-of-effective-leaders-2\/\">effective leadership<\/a> shapes how well people perform, even when the world around them keeps changing. Effective leaders balance transformation with stability, and people with performance to create an environment where employees can perform effectively and achieve business goals. To achieve this, leadership development needs to go beyond developing skills, attitudes, and capabilities, by taking an \u2018inside-out\u2019 approach. This starts by developing their <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/blog\/understanding-leadership-identity-who-are-you-as-a-leader\/\">leadership identity<\/a>, values, and emotional intelligence. With that foundation in placed, leaders stay effective even as demands, goals, and ways of working shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.talogy.com\/en-gb\/building-better-organisations-through-inclusive-leadership\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/info.talogy.com\/en-us\/building-better-organizations-through-inclusive-leadership\">Download our research on the essentials for effective modern-day leaders<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-business-benefits-of-management-and-leadership-development-programs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the benefits of leadership development in organisations?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership development creates great value for organisations as it optimises leader performance, and consequently performance of their teams. The benefits of leadership development in organisations range wide, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns two-keyline-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cb0a7ccb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-primary-500-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ef36ea6d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xl-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:-0.36px\">Reduced employee turnover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-s-font-size aligncenter wp-block-paragraph\">Research has shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.durham.ac.uk\/research\/current\/thought-leadership\/2026\/04\/the-old-adage-that-people-leave-managers-not-companies-is-true--but-only-up-to-a-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">managers have a significant impact on employee tenure<\/a>. Employee turnover is reduced when leaders know how to create a culture where employees feel seen and heard, have clarity on where they are going, and are challenged and supported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-primary-500-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ef36ea6d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xl-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:-0.36px\">A strong leadership pipeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-s-font-size aligncenter has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">Developing future leaders early builds bench strength for <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/knowledge-hub\/succession-planning\/\">succession planning<\/a>. This prepares the organisation for whatever comes next, and a diverse, inclusive leadership pipeline widens the talent pool and drives better decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-primary-500-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ef36ea6d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xl-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:-0.36px\">Creating a culture of accountability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center aligncenter has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Well-developed leaders own their decisions and outcomes, and they build the same sense of ownership in their teams. When things go wrong, they fix problems and learn from them instead of assigning blame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-primary-600-border-color has-primary-500-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ef36ea6d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xl-font-size\">Successful organisational change and transformation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-s-font-size aligncenter wp-block-paragraph\">Leaders who can <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/blog\/driving-organisational-change-5-tips-for-leaders\/\">drive change<\/a> by explaining why change is happening and model the way forward, help their teams adapt faster and with less disruption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, great leaders influence people for the better. This increases employee motivation, accountability, goal-orientation, and performance, which adds up to increased organisational success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover cta-purple-banner\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-500-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-e1d0376c wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Grounded in Talogy&#8217;s latest global leadership research, InView Leadership\u2122 provides a modern, evidence-based framework for agile, people-focused leaders ready for what comes next. By looking beyond behaviours to understand the underlying factors that shape effective leadership, Talogy InView delivers a holistic understanding of who the leader is- not only focused on how they lead, but why they lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-c0bc9f7e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-white-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/talogy-inview-leadership\/\" style=\"border-radius:8px\">Explore our InView assessment and development solutions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"develop-leadership-effectiveness\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you develop leadership effectiveness at every level?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\">Talogy\u2019s research shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/info.talogy.com\/en-gb\/leadership-journey-research-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">80% of leaders have had to change their behaviour when moving to another leadership level<\/a>, showcasing that leadership development will differ for each level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-time managers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New managers move from managing their own work to getting results through others, often while leading former peers. Leadership development at this level should focus on communication, building trust, and delegating; 58% of first-level leaders said improving their communication style was key to a successful transition. They rate individual coaching as the most useful support (62%), yet it&#8217;s often reserved for senior leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mid-level managers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As leaders of leaders, mid-level managers need to step out of the detail and balance operational delivery with strategy, while managing pressure from above and below. Even so, this is the transition organisations pay the least attention to. Leadership development here should centre on empowering others, communicating across levels, and building a wider network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senior leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">The move to senior leadership calls for the biggest mindset shift: from managing teams to setting the vision for the whole organisation. Strategic thinking and inspiring purpose become essential for leadership development at this level, with 58% of senior leaders rating inspiring purpose as essential at their level. Yet only 26% feel well prepared for their next step, the lowest of any group. Senior leadership development should combine <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/talent-management-solutions\/consulting\/leadership-executive-assessment\/\">executive assessment<\/a> to understand gaps and strengths with personalised executive coaching to build and grow capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cb0a7ccb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer.jpg?strip=all\" alt=\"man with arms crossed smiling\" class=\"wp-image-105111 has-dominant-color\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px\"\/ data-dominant-color=\"#95799b\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer.jpg?strip=all 1160w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer-240x300.jpg?strip=all 240w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer-819x1024.jpg?strip=all 819w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer-768x960.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=116 116w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=348 348w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=464 464w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=580 580w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=696 696w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=928 928w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-orange-blazer.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=1044 1044w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"how-do-leadership-development-programs-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">H<strong>ow do leadership development initiatives and programmes work<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership development takes many forms, but effective <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/talent-management-solutions\/consulting\/leadership-development-programs\/\">leadership development programmes<\/a> tend to follow the same path. They start from the inside out, with a leader\u2019s identity (their values and motivations) and their awareness of themselves and others (emotional intelligence). From there, they build the leadership behaviours needed in the role, such as building relationships and strategic thinking. Each initiative should set clear development goals that link to the organisation&#8217;s long-term priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership development typically follows the 70-20-10 rule. Leaders learn around 70% from on-the-job experiences and stretch assignments, 20% from social learning such as mentoring and coaching, and 10% from formal training. So effective leadership development combines workshops, coaching, and real-world experience. Its aim goes beyond teaching skills: it changes how leaders think, which in turn changes how they behave. With our Talogy InView leadership solutions, you can develop your leaders from the inside-out, using diverse and engaging leadership development methods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-trends-driving-leadership-development\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are today&#8217;s leadership development trends?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As organisations recognise how much effective leadership matters in a volatile workplace, leadership development is evolving quickly. Below are three key trends in what leaders are developing, and three in how that development is delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns two-keyline-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cb0a7ccb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-primary-500-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ef36ea6d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xl-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:-0.36px\">What leaders are developing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-10\"><strong>Human + AI leadership:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/info.talogy.com\/en-us\/ai-leadership-pipeline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leaders are learning to work alongside AI<\/a> by questioning its outputs, spotting bias, and combining it with sound human judgement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human-centred leadership:<\/strong> With burnout and disengagement on the rise, organisations are prioritising leaders who build trust, support wellbeing, and connect with people while still delivering results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level-specific leader development:<\/strong> One-size-fits-all approaches are giving way to development tailored to the demands of each leadership level, ideally starting before a promotion rather than after.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-primary-500-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ef36ea6d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xl-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:-0.36px\">How leadership development is delivered<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coaching for every level:<\/strong> AI-supported tools combined with human coaching and mentoring are making regular, personalised support available beyond the executive team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning in the flow of work:<\/strong> Short, frequent learning moments and real-world practice are replacing one-off workshops, so leaders can apply new skills right away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-11\"><strong>Assessment-led development:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/knowledge-hub\/leadership-assessment\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"\/en\/knowledge-hub\/leadership-assessment\/\">Leadership assessment<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/360-feedback-assessment\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"\/en\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/360-feedback-assessment\/\">360 feedback<\/a> increasingly shape each leader&#8217;s development journey and help measure real behaviour change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cb0a7ccb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide tal-image-icon-list is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-global-padding\" style=\"padding-top:4.5rem;padding-bottom:4.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-05b73d2b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained has-global-padding wp-container-core-column-is-layout-afa6cd6c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-vertical wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f41a3fee\">\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-design-good-leadership-development-programs\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xxl-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);line-height:1.2\"><strong>How do you design good leadership development solutions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">The most effective leadership development is built around leaders themselves: their challenges, their goals, and the roles they&#8217;re growing into. It should also connect clearly to your wider talent strategy and succession plans. These five design principles help make that link:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-vertical wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f41a3fee\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-woman-yellow-shirt-smiling-at-camera.jpg?strip=all\" alt=\"woman wearing orange sweater\" class=\"wp-image-104643 has-dominant-color\" style=\"border-radius:16px\"\/ data-dominant-color=\"#825c6a\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-woman-yellow-shirt-smiling-at-camera.jpg?strip=all 1160w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-woman-yellow-shirt-smiling-at-camera-300x225.jpg?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-woman-yellow-shirt-smiling-at-camera-1024x768.jpg?strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-woman-yellow-shirt-smiling-at-camera-768x576.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-woman-yellow-shirt-smiling-at-camera.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=116 116w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-woman-yellow-shirt-smiling-at-camera.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=232 232w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-woman-yellow-shirt-smiling-at-camera.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=464 464w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-woman-yellow-shirt-smiling-at-camera.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=580 580w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-woman-yellow-shirt-smiling-at-camera.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=696 696w, https:\/\/exoc4d477a5.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-woman-yellow-shirt-smiling-at-camera.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=928 928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained has-global-padding wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f75afd5d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-w-content-list is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b5bbc16\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-global-padding wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a78376b0\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-s-font-size\">Relevance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Start with the real challenges your leaders face day to day. Leadership development that reflects their context feels useful from the start, and it&#8217;s far more likely to stick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-w-content-list is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b5bbc16\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-global-padding wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a78376b0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-s-font-size\">Personalised<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Every leader starts from a different place. Give each one a development journey shaped around their strengths, goals, and needs, so they can see the value for them personally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-w-content-list is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b5bbc16\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-global-padding wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a78376b0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-s-font-size\">Immersive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Leaders learn most by doing. Give them real challenges to work through, build in time to reflect, and use vertical learning to change how they think and feel, not just what they know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-w-content-list is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b5bbc16\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-global-padding wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a78376b0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-s-font-size\">Human<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Make it personal and authentic. Great leadership development reconnects leaders with the human side of leadership and helps them build genuine relationships with their teams and with each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-w-content-list is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-s-font-size has-primary-900-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\">Trusted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Focus on proven leadership behaviours that reflect your company&#8217;s values. Strong, visible support from senior leadership shows everyone that development matters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-measure-leadership-development-success\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you measure leadership development success?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can only measure the success of leadership development if you know what success looks like and where you started. Effective measurement looks at whether leaders&#8217; behaviour has actually changed and whether that change makes a difference to the organisation, not only at completion rates or participant satisfaction. To do this, you need data in three areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where you want to be:<\/strong> Clear, specific goals are the foundation of measuring success. Effective leadership development starts by defining the behaviours and outcomes you expect to see, linked to your organisation&#8217;s strategy now and in the future. For example, that might be stronger delegation among first-time managers or more strategic thinking among senior leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where you started from:<\/strong> A strong baseline shows you how far leaders have come. Combining assessments, performance ratings, and 360 feedback before development begins gives you a well-rounded picture of each leader&#8217;s strengths and areas of opportunity, as well as targeting development where it will have the most impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where you are now:<\/strong> Repeating the same measures during and after the leadership &nbsp;development journey shows real progress. 360 feedback is especially valuable here, because it captures whether the people around a leader see a difference, not just whether the leader feels more confident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strongest indicator for measuring successful leadership development links leadership growth to the outcomes the organisation cares most about, such as employee engagement and retention in leaders&#8217; teams, internal promotion rates, and readiness for succession. This turns leadership development in organisations from a cost into a measurable investment in performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"stronger-succession-pipelines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you build stronger succession pipelines through leadership development?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\">Identifying who has the potential to step into future senior roles is an important first step for <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/blog\/5-steps-to-develop-a-pipeline-of-leadership-talent\/\">building stronger leadership pipelines<\/a>, but getting them ready for those roles is another. Potential only turns into readiness through meaningful leadership development that is goal-focused, intentional, and personalised to both the leader and the role they&#8217;re preparing for. That gap matters: in Talogy&#8217;s research, only 38% of leaders felt well prepared for their next leadership step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Talogy supports leadership development in your organisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\">Talogy offers a wide range of research-based leadership development solutions, from leadership development assessments and 360 feedback to coaching and tailored development journeys. Our flagship <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/talogy-inview-leadership\/\">Talogy InView Leadership<\/a> solution takes an inside-out approach to leadership. It starts with leaders&#8217; identity and <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/blog\/why-is-emotional-intelligence-an-important-leadership-trait-2\/\">emotional intelligence<\/a>, then develops six key leadership qualities, all grounded in science-based assessment and our latest international research. Whether you&#8217;re supporting first-time managers or preparing your next senior leaders, we can help you build leadership that lasts. Get in touch to find out more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fd27e88f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(345deg,#00cece 0%,#4b0074 45%,#39045b 100%);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e0222329 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxl-font-size wp-elements-15\" id=\"form\">Build future-ready leaders with Talogy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-900-color has-text-color has-teal-200-color has-link-color wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re here to help with your talent strategy. Talogy\u2019s talent assessment and development solutions are designed to support your organisational goals\u2014 and your people. Reach out today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1d4118d3\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--elevation-200)\">\n<script data-ot-ignore type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2.js\"><\/script> <script data-ot-ignore> (function() { function createHubSpotForm() { if (window.hbspt && window.hbspt.forms) { hbspt.forms.create({ region: \"eu1\", portalId: \"24974645\", formId: \"a8e069e9-cefb-4091-9dfe-26fd188ef5de\" }); } else { setTimeout(createHubSpotForm, 100); } } createHubSpotForm(); })(); <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership development FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791387580848\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do leadership development initiatives influence employee engagement?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Leaders have a major impact on how engaged their people feel, for better or worse. Effective leaders help employees prioritise, connect their work to a bigger goal, and feel they belong. Few leaders do all of this naturally, so leadership development helps them build these skills to keep their teams engaged, even in uncertain times.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791387607135\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is it important to invest in leadership development for your organisation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Leaders shape the performance, engagement, and retention of everyone around them, so developing their leadership identity, self-awareness, and skills should be a priority for any organisation. Working with an external partner like Talogy adds objectivity. Science-based leadership development assessments and independent expertise reduce the risk of development being driven by internal opinions or bias, so leaders get an accurate picture of where to grow.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791387619546\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can coaching help leadership development in an organisation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-gb\/talent-management-solutions\/consulting\/coaching\/\">Coaching<\/a> gives leaders personalised, one-to-one support to explore their leadership identity, build self-awareness, and work through the blockers holding them back. It&#8217;s especially valuable for senior leaders, whose growth is often less about learning specific skills and more about developing their presence and impact. In Talogy&#8217;s research, though, individual coaching was also the top-rated development support among first-level leaders.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791387670913\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How does leadership development align with your company strategy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Leaders are only effective when they guide their teams toward the organisation&#8217;s goals, so leadership development should be built around company strategy from the start. That means defining the leadership behaviours your strategy requires, now and in the future, and developing leaders to deliver them.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791387688147\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between leadership training and leadership development?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Leadership training is one part of leadership development rather than something entirely different. Training usually focuses on one or a few specific topics and is more formal, often with classroom learning at its core. Whereas, leadership development is broader. It can combine many types of learning, such as workshops, coaching, mentoring and on-the-job practice, and a coaching journey on its own can count as leadership development.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jump to section: What is leadership development? Leadership development is the process of building a person&#8217;s ability to lead effectively. It uses targeted interventions such as assessment, coaching, feedback, and experiential learning, and it can focus on individual leaders, emerging talent, or entire leadership teams. 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