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Jeffery David Whippo explains that in order to create a successful Development Pipeline, organizations must be willing to put the time and effort into specifically laying out not only the task responsibilities of each job category, but also the required leadership profiles that are needed. He says that the Development Pipeline must function in collaboration with the companyu2019s leadership development program, if one exists. He details that the Development Pipeline and the Leadership programs within the organization have to ensure that there is alignment on leadersu2019 competencies, work values, and time applications that are commensurate with their positions.
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The Development Pipeline Must Function in Collaboration with the Company’s Leadership Development Programs, Says Jeffery David Whippo
Jeffery David Whippo – Introduction • Jeffery David Whippo is a well-seasoned educator and organizational leadership expert with over 25 years of experience in his field. • He has a Doctorate in Business Administration and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, and is a decorated combat veteran.
Whippo Explains Why Organization Need To Cultivate Its Leadership Development Pipeline • Jeff states that one of the most important tasks of an organization is to cultivate its leadership development pipeline. • Successful companies, Jeff says, have found that by combining succession planning and leadership development into a “development pipeline”, they can create a process for the long-term management of the talent roster across the organization.
Whippo Discusses What All Is Needed For Creating A Successful Development Pipeline • Jeffery David Whippo explains that in order to create a successful Development Pipeline, organizations must be willing to put the time and effort into specifically laying out not only the task responsibilities of each job category, but also the required leadership profiles that are needed. • He says that the Development Pipeline must function in collaboration with the company’s leadership development program, if one exists. • He details that the Development Pipeline and the Leadership programs within the organization have to ensure that there is alignment on leaders’ competencies, work values, and time applications that are commensurate with their positions. • He continues that slight variations from position to position as one is elevated up the chain become critical success factors.
More about the Alignment Needed Within the Development Pipeline and Leadership Programs • According to Jeff Whippo, by ensuring alignment of the Development Pipeline and any Leadership program within the organization, failures in demonstrating established competencies can be quickly identified and adjustments in the Development Pipeline can be made for individuals and for the company as a whole. • This also provides check and balance on the Leadership program to ensure that the right competencies are being focused on through training and education.