Sharpening the Saw is listed by Stephen Covey as the seventh habit of highly successful people. In order to fully leverage what your team brings to the table you need to invest in their development. Research suggests that many organisations are experiencing a leadership gap where the demand for effective leadership is growing, and the supply of effective leadership is waning. This is where Fairbridge Echelon comes in.

Leadership development focuses on activities that improve the skills, abilities and confidence of leaders. Programmes that we offer vary widely in complexity, cost and style of teaching but are tailor-made to the identified needs of the client. Coaching and mentoring are two forms of development often used to guide and develop leaders.

Succession planning, which aims to produce high-calibre leaders to take over senior positions when they become vacant is facilitated as part of this initiative. High-performers are typically identified for these leadership development programmes, which may be longer-term and broader than programmes focusing on tighter end-goals.

Success of any business is dependent on the calibre of its leaders. One of the primary goals of leadership development is to ensure the long-term success of an organisation, and this requires deliberate practice and a continued, company-wide commitment.