7.2. GARNERING SUPPORT AND MANAGING RESISTANCE

In leading up to implementation, you will have addressed strategy, skills needed, gaps, and target populations. All of these elements are critical for creating and then implementing your organization's leadership development strategy. And as you do these things you also should be developing and maintaining the support of key stakeholders.

Do not mistake your organization's initial interest or even its demands for developing leadership as an indication that it will support what you design. When it comes to devoting time, taking people off their regular work assignments, and budgeting money to the process, it is not uncommon to experience some resistance. You must take into consideration the political ...

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