Definition
Leadership development equips managers with vision, empathy, and decision-making skills to lead people, not just processes.

Introduction
Strong leadership pipelines sustain growth. Coaching personalizes this journey—turning feedback into transformation.

Explanation
1️⃣ Competency frameworks — Define future leadership behaviors.
2️⃣ Assessment centers — Identify high-potential talent.
3️⃣ Coaching engagements — 1-on-1 guided reflection and goal-setting.
4️⃣ Stretch assignments — Learning by accountability.
5️⃣ Feedback cadence — Quarterly 360s, peer learning circles.

Key Takeaways

Coaching complements, not replaces, training.

Leadership growth demands self-awareness.

Measured progress sustains investment.

Real-World Case
General Electric’s Crotonville Center: Blended classroom, coaching, and stretch projects, producing global leaders for decades.