What do you think are the most important characteristics of a successful leadership plan? Below, see Tacy Byham's findings from her recent thesis project. What are your reactions to it?
1. Includes a variety of learning methods
2. Focuses on two or three competencies
3. Aligns with leader's personal goals, team's goals, and organization's goals
4. Is high-quality and put in writing
5. Leader's manager is formally involved
6. Leader is receptive to feedback
7. Has outcome-based measures of success
Source: "Factors Affecting the Acceptance and Application of Developmental Feedback from an Executive Assessment Program," Thesis by Tacy M. Byham
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