MODERN LEADERSHIP
Why SMEs need to build
their leaders, in house
By Corrinne Armour
D
eveloping leadership
capability is too important to
outsource. The best leaders
develop leadership in others
where it counts—on the job, and
when in counts—in the moment.
This is especially true in the SME
sector where resources for more
conventional outsourced leadership
development are limited. Here’s
5 reasons to develop leaders, in
house:
1
Grow bench strength and
succession
Leadership is needed at all levels.
When leaders can grow leaders,
everyone showing potential gets
a chance to develop—not just the
‘rising stars’ or the ‘executive team’.
Being closer to the strengths and
development needs of each leader
will give you greater control over
the succession planning that is