Being in a situation recently, that was something entirely new to me, it really highlighted how important leadership development is.

To be in a room with a group of people displaying different personalities and traits, all wanting to do something different really is a challenge.

It can be quite difficult when other people who are natural leaders portray their skills and try to take charge of the situation. They don’t always let other people get involved and be part of the team. This is when, as a leader, it can be a challenge to ensure that you are getting the best of everyone in your team. At this stage previous leadership development definitely comes into place.

To me personally, leadership is about being supportive and helpful, listening to concerns and queries that individuals have, ensuring that your team are the best that they can be with as much support as required and finally, making decisions that no one wants to make because the answers may not be the popular choice!!

I often wonder whether the individuals that are in the leadership roles are always the right choice or whether they just need some training to provide the knowledge and skills required. Ultimately, the right development can and does make a real difference so it is down to the training and HR departments as well as individuals to demand the right learning, even in difficult situations.

By Vicci Whelan | Righttrack’s Sales Office Manager