The process of senior-leader development

Dear Readers and Coaches,

I found an interesting article about changes in leadership development requirements. It's worthwhile reading it to understand company views respectively how you can work with them to discuss coaching in a different economical environment. The past seems, as usual, to be gone.

" A new study by The Institute of Executive Development finds that organizations find themselves in a quandary. There is a tremendous need to leverage executives to drive required change and new strategies; yet, budgets for development and support of these leaders are considerably lower (or nonexistent) vs. recent years.

There are several key ways in which the process of senior-leader development is adapting and trying to keep up with the pace of change across the organization. Ultimately, some organizations’ strategies may be at risk if the development of their leaders does not continue in some way, shape or form.

The study, “Cost Effective Executive Development,” contains data from more than 25 global organizations across Asia, the Americas and Europe and 10 industry sectors. Among the key findings:"

Are you interested in finding out more? Please click this link: Klaus Nienhaus

Dear coaches and interested readers

The ICF blog which we had in the past disappeared by an oversight and all entries are gone. This is a good opportunity to start a new one and actively use this instrument to bring in ideas, exchange views and opinions and get traffic to our websites as well. I hope that this is one contribution to building a coaching community also beyond the ICF members and friends.

Please participate actively, spread the news that there does exist this instrument and make the best out of it for yourselves. Everyone who wants to contribute as an author should let me know via email at klaus@theartof-highperformance-coaching.com and I will sign you up.

Best regards
Klaus Nienhaus
PR Chair of ICF Exco