The Leadership Growth Lattice for Your Learning and Development Efforts
In LinkedIn’s 2024 Workplace Learning Report, a compelling insight emerged—employees are more likely to stay at a company that invests in their learning and development. In fact, 90% of organizations were concerned about employee retention, and providing learning opportunities was, and still is, the number one retention strategy.
For leaders, this presents a simple yet powerful opportunity: foster growth, and retention will follow. But how can organizations create a structured, adaptable approach to leadership development?
Enter the Leadership Growth Lattice - a holistic recipe designed to blend job training, leadership coaching, mentorship, and personal development into a dynamic framework for professional growth. Just like a trellis that supports a plant’s upward and outward expansion, this model helps employees grow in multiple directions, ensuring they thrive in their roles while building long-term commitment to their organization.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Job Training and Skill Building: For enhancing technical mastery and positioning for future opportunities.
1/2 cup Leadership Training: To develop confidence and essential supervisory skills.
1/2 cup Coaching and Mentorship: Providing guidance while fostering opportunities to mentor others.
1 tablespoon Internal Teams and Committee Growth: Broadens perspectives and leadership styles.
1 tablespoon External Community Development: Builds connections and introduces fresh perspectives.
1 teaspoon Personal and Life Growth: Adds a dash of empathy for their personal aspirations.
INSTRUCTIONS
Imagine a fan-like structure, much like a garden trellis. Instead of a traditional ladder, leadership growth spans outward, creating multiple pathways for development. Each “box” (ingredient from above) on the lattice represents an area where growth can occur.
Pro Tip: Use the Leadership Growth Lattice during one-on-ones, team check-ins, or even informal chats to have meaningful, professional conversations. This framework keeps discussions structured and aligned with both individual passions and organizational goals. Additionally, the proportions can be adjusted to taste. For new team members, you may need extra “Job Training.” For seasoned employees, a heavier sprinkle of “Leadership Training.”
PREPARE TIME
30 minutes (Initial planning and goal-setting with your team member)
COOK TIME
12 months (Depending on the growth opportunities and individual pace)
SERVE TIME
Ongoing, with periodic reviews and adjustments
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