Development is behavior change
Knowing a leadership concept is different from using it under pressure. Development becomes durable when leaders repeatedly practice new behaviors in real situations.
The development flywheel
Awareness → Practice → Feedback → Reflection → Awareness. Each cycle gives the leader more information about what is working and what needs adjustment.
Start with a clear profile
A structured leadership assessment can create a shared language for development across capabilities such as active listening, developing people, strategic thinking, accountability and leading change.