The Management development is indispensable in companies in order to react professionally to changing requirements. KIROI Step 9 offers a modern approach to redefining this process. The focus is on sustainable support that systematically and precisely promotes leadership quality. In this way, this step supports managers in continuously developing their potential and mastering current challenges in a targeted manner.
Rethinking leadership development: modern approaches and methods
In practice, it has been shown that traditional seminars are often not enough to comprehensively strengthen leadership personalities. Instead, companies rely on a combination of different formats. At Siemens, for example, hybrid learning models combine face-to-face events with digital platforms, providing managers with the best possible professional and social preparation.
In the automotive sector, companies rely on integrated programmes that combine mentoring, training and 360-degree feedback. This improves leadership skills on several levels - from strategic thinking to conflict resolution.
The energy sector is also increasingly integrating training programmes that prepare managers for working with digital tools and AI applications. The continuous adaptation of learning content to current market requirements is a decisive factor here.
Individual support as the key to leadership development
A central component of the Management development is mentoring and coaching. These personalised approaches enable tailored support. For example, companies such as Google use mentoring programmes to bring managers together with experienced colleagues who provide valuable input.
Coaching complements these formats by addressing individual challenges and promoting targeted development. This enables managers to develop in a solution-orientated manner and strengthen their key skills in their day-to-day work.
BEST PRACTICE with one customer (name hidden due to NDA contract) Through coaching, managers in a production company were able to significantly improve their communication behaviour. This led to fewer conflicts in the team and greater satisfaction among all those involved.
Leadership development with a focus on digital expertise and transformation
The integration of digital and AI-supported tools is both a challenge and an opportunity for managers today. In the logistics sector, for example, managers are training to use AI algorithms for efficient resource planning. This enables them to optimise processes and reduce costs.
In workshops, managers in the financial sector learn how to combine regulatory requirements with AI-supported decision-making processes while taking ethical aspects into account. The result is a responsible and innovative approach to technology.
In the energy sector, too, management development helps to better understand digital control systems and promote sustainable operating processes. The combination of technical expertise and ethical awareness is becoming increasingly important.
Practical tips for successful implementation
A structured process that begins with a needs analysis is recommended for effective management development. This involves precisely identifying individual strengths and areas for development. A plan based on this should take into account both professional and social competences.
A mix of methods consisting of face-to-face events, digital learning modules and on-the-job trainers is important here. In this way, companies ensure that knowledge can be applied directly and that learning impulses have a lasting effect.
Regular feedback should also be integrated in order to make progress measurable. Companies often report that this combination noticeably increases the motivation and self-efficacy of managers.
My analysis
The Management development according to KIROI creates a contemporary basis for systematically and sustainably strengthening leadership skills. The combination of personal development programmes, digital skills development and strategic support is essential. The success lies in the variety of formats and the individual customisation to sectors and challenges.
In this way, leadership is understood not only as a task, but also as a continuous learning process - an approach that makes companies fit for the future and effectively supports managers.
Further links from the text above:
[1] KIROI Step 9: Rethink management development
[2] Leadership development: The guide for HR
[5] KIROI Step 9: Leadership development for AI expertise
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