Every organization needs its leadership teams to be stronger in a rapidly changing business environment. Being proactive in identifying gaps in leadership is the best way to prevent more significant issues in the future.

If you are one of the respondents of DDI's Global Leadership Forecast 2021, you are familiar with this question.

"Is your organization focusing on developing the skills leaders need to succeed now and in the future?"

According to DDI World, "Current results show that leaders around the world, across all levels of leadership, aren't adequately prepared for the future. This is certainly the strongest signal we've found in our research of a looming leadership skills gap."

What Can You Do About the Leadership Gap?

1. Assess Your Current & Future Leadership Talent: Where are you today? Have you taken stock of your current leaders and considered who was next in line? What skills are possessed? How well are managers leading currently? Use your people data to determine organizational needs and understand leadership gaps.

2. Create a leadership strategy: Align Leadership Skills with the Strategy of the Organization. Are your leadership initiatives aligned with the direction of the organization?

3. Develop tailored individual leadership development: Assess your current and future leaders' strengths and weaknesses. It is important to note that 360-degree leadership assessment tools — can help evaluate individuals' strengths and development needs.

4. Build a mentorship program: Capitalize on the intellectual capital of senior management. Utilize these seasoned leaders to ensure that up-and-coming managers can learn critical information and skills to lead your organization's future.

Identifying where a leadership gap currently exists is key to increasing effective leadership in your organization. Deirdre Orr Consulting is ready to help you identify and close the gap.

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