E = Emergency
Who can step into the position now even though they are not entirely ready?
List 1-2 people
RN = Ready Now (within 1 year)
Whom do you expect to be ready in less than a year?
List 1-2 people
RT = Ready in Time (within 1-3 years)
Who will be ready to step in after additional development?
List 1-2 people
RLT = Ready Long Term (more than 3 years)
In whom do you see potential on a longer-term basis?
List 1-2 people
LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE
Are you taking time to develop other leaders? Ask yourself these questions.
• Who are your high-performance employees?
• What process do you have in place to regularly review the talent in your organization?
• What are you doing to retain your best people?
• What positions on your team are crucial to achieving your current and future business goals?
• What legacy do you seek to leave?
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About the Author: Dr. David Chinsky is the Founder of the Institute for Leadership Fitness, a celebrated speaker, and author of The Fit Leader’s Companion: A Down-to-Earth Guide for Sustainable Leadership Success. After spending nearly 30 years in executive leadership positions at the Ford Motor Company, Nestle, and Thomson Reuters, he now focuses on preparing leaders to achieve their highest level of professional effectiveness and leadership fitness. For more information, please visit https://fitleadersacademy.com/.
This article contains excerpts from Dr. Chinsky’s book The Fit Leader’s Companion: A Down-to-Earth Guide for Sustainable Leadership Success.
