5 Ways to Develop Leaders Within Your Own Ranks

Seeking strategies or guidance to cultivate the next generation of leaders? Looking for leaders that are more connected to their community? Who is willing to raise their hand, or step up when called to take on the role of a leader?

Tip of Week comes from Steve Arizpe, President & COO for Insperity, a leading provider of HR and business-performance solutions. In his article 5 Ways to Develop Leaders Within Your Own Ranks, Arizpe offers businesses some practical advice on how to recognize and support, up-and-coming leaders.

Arizpe addresses global human capital trends,  internship programs, company culture, and more.

Identifying young talent is itself a skill.

He lists 5 strategies to help with the simple question – ‘where to start’

1.     Use internships programs to find potential

2.     Build a strong culture

3.     Reward success

4.     Invest in leadership development

5.     Encourage community involvement

Growing leadership  from the bottom up, and  being able to identify those who stand out takes time. Arizpe suggests to consider the lifelong characteristics of a strong leader.  Adjusting and supporting culture help keep potential leaders motivated and engaged. Keeps them in their roles and envisioning a future with your company.

When employees have clear career development and advancement opportunities, adequate total compensation, meaningful work and workplace flexibility, employees tend to be more engaged

An excellent read for C-Suite and Presidents looking for career minded individuals that will become promotable into leadership roles.