Disruption and uncertainty | How to develop leaders in the face of Covid-19

The pandemic has brought the type of leadership organisations have under the spotlight. The reality is, leaders who were already effective shine more brightly today than ever – but at the same time, the harsh light of day has exposed poor leaders as ineffective, or potentially toxic.

So, how do you develop leaders who your people will want to follow? Good question. Especially as the current crisis has radically accelerated the shift to new, more flexible ways of working, often under the cloud of redundancies and restructuring – leaving many organisations with an ‘energy crisis’ in their teams.

Yet it’s your leaders who have the greatest opportunity to influence your people’s energy and engagement. Why? Because leaders either put energy into, or take energy out of an organisation. At their best, they engage others and drive performance. Their impact can be a potent force in your success.

So how do you provide effective leadership development across all levels that is consistent yet expertly targeted, due to the unique challenges that each level faces?