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The importance of leader development cannot be emphasized enough. Organizations must proactively pursue leader development activities to improve their chances of success in the future. Where does an agency begin in the development of an effective leader development program? What does a leader development program include? This site offers solutions to those questions.

An agency may begin by reading the document Leader Development as a Strategic Activity, which presents the business case for establishing a leader development program and steps to get started. An agency may review the Leader Development Process flow chart for developing a leader development program.

This section presents several models that agencies can use in whole or in part, or tailor to fit their unique needs. Using the models presented on this site saves agencies valuable time they would have spent researching leader development programs. In addition, information presented is "just-in time" and "on trend" with the issues facing organizations in both the private and public sectors.

• Essential Components of a Leader Development Program — This model outlines the essential components of an effective leader development program. The document includes:
• Who should be trained as leaders
• The key criteria for effective leader development at all levels
• The leader development process

• Leader Development Process — This is a pictorial view of the leader development process.
• Special Emphasis Project — Leadership Institute for Female Employees (LIFE) — This program provides comprehensive leader development and training to mid-career female employees in North Carolina state government.
• Certified Public Managers ^® Program - The Certified Public Manager (CPM) program provides in-depth, comprehensive leader development and training to middle managers and statewide program directors in North Carolina state government.
• Mentoring Program — This program provides agencies with the foundation to build a successful mentoring program. Click the link to go directly to the policy.
• Learning to Lead at All Levels — This model displays some of the direct leader development opportunities available in state government.
• Identifying High Potential Employees — This document aids organizations in the identification of high potential employees — those with the right skills set to lead the organization in the future. The document also shares best practices in developing high potential employees.