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Leadership Development: A Necessity, Not a Luxury

Jul 28, 2023Leadership

Are you a CEO or manager? An employer, perhaps? If so, you know that having a great team is essential to your success. But what makes a great team? The answer is simple: leadership. To have effective leadership within your team, you need to invest in leadership development. It’s not an option; it’s a necessity. Let’s explore why this is the case!

Learn more from some of our FAQ’s

Why should my business hire a Human Resources consulting firm?

We are highly knowledgeable and experienced in Human Resources Management (HRM). We have over 40+ years of combined HRM experience.  We have the depth and knowledge to partner with employers and employees as a valuable resource.  In many businesses HR duties are the responsibility of the owner, which is not the best use of their valuable executive business time.

Hiring HCSC will offer an organization consistency in HR policies and procedures which reduces employer liability, improves culture/morale and overall communication within the organization.

What services do you offer?

At Howard Communication Strategy Consultants, LLC (HCSC), we take a holistic approach to helping employers manage their business and their most important investment - employees. We offer flexible solutions because the one-size-fits-all method will not ensure successful results. A few of the services we provide include:  development of human resource policies, and employee handbooks, gap analysis, customized training, strategic planning, succession plans, and more.

What should be kept in an employee file?

The basic information to keep are: employee application and new hire documents, training records, any required certifications or licenses, employee performance reviews and merit increases, disciplinary records, status changes, and promotions.  Access should be confidential and kept on a “need to know” basis. Medical information should NOT be included in the Employee file, there should be a separate file for medical information.

What interview techniques do you recommend for employers?

All interview candidates will be different, and many are nervous during an interview.  We recommend that employers use a conversational tone rather than confrontational.  Keep in mind there are certain illegal questions which may not be asked. Also, remember it is important to ask each candidate the same questions.  While there are several techniques to obtain answers, we prefer to ask questions that will allow the candidate to provide examples of how they have handled or will handle a situation. The technique we recommend most often is a combination of Behavioral and Competency-Based interview questions.

Behavioral interviewing is a technique for assessing a candidate's suitability for a position. The employer asks the applicant how he or she handled a particular situation in the past to get an idea of how the candidate will handle future situations. Below are two examples of Behavioral Interview questions.

  • Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills.
  • Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.

Competency-based interviewing can give the employer a sense of a candidate’s job performance and attitude toward work. Following are two examples of Competency-Based questions:

  • Tell me about a time when you had to encourage others to contribute ideas or opinions. How did you get everyone to contribute? What was the result?
  • Tell me about a situation in which your spoken communication skills made a difference in the outcome. How did you feel? What did you learn?

The Benefits of Leadership Development

Leadership development has numerous benefits for both employers and employees alike. On the employee side, there are several advantages such as improved communication skills and enhanced problem-solving abilities. Developing these qualities in employees can help them become better leaders and more successful in their roles within the organization. This also helps to foster collaboration between employees as well as between departments.

On the employer side, one of the primary benefits of leadership development is increased productivity. Employees who have been trained in effective leadership techniques are better able to manage their time efficiently and stay on task without guidance from supervisors or managers. This leads to fewer delays on projects, smoother transitions between tasks and departments, and overall higher quality work being produced by teams with strong leaders at the helm.

Leadership development also helps build trust within teams which can lead to increased job satisfaction and morale among employees. Having a leader that they can look up to can help boost motivation levels among staff members as well as lead them down a path towards personal growth within their own roles in the organization. Investing in staff with leadership training can help ensure that those individuals remain loyal to your business for years down the line because they feel respected and valued by their employer—which is vital for long-term success!

Wrapping Up

All things considered, investing in leadership training is absolutely essential for any organization that wants to stay competitive in today’s market. From improving communication skills and problem-solving abilities among staff members to increasing productivity levels across departments, developing an effective leadership team will benefit every aspect of your business operations—and it all starts with investing in leadership development! So if you haven’t already done so, now might be the perfect time to start exploring all of the different options available when it comes to developing an effective leader within your organization—it could be just what you need to get ahead!

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