In HRchat episode 756, we consider developing leaders, why traditional training models are failing, and how organizations can drive real change. Today’s guest says training is broken. If we’re serious about developing leaders, he says, we need to stop wasting time with ineffective methods. His message is simple: focus on making leadership learning practical, scalable, and aligned with business goals.
Joining me on the pod is Dr. Mike Ashby, Director at The Breakthrough Co. Mike and his team have zeroed in on training for what he describes as the “12 essential skills middle managers need most”. Most importantly, says Mike, “I’ve solved the problem of how to make the training stick.”
Questions for Mike include:
- Why can most leadership training fail?
- How can HR and leaders get better at developing people at scale without wasting resources?
- Are leaders leaving themselves open to being questioned by the board if they change the ways they lead?
- Your team focuses on training in the following industries: Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Logistics. What are some of the unique HR and leadership challenges in these sectors and can you share any use cases?
- You host a podcast with Ryan Castle called Business Leader Breakthroughs. Tell us about it