In 2013, Goodwin House (GHI) in Northern Virginia developing created an “Emerging Leaders Program” to help existing employees move up the career ladder.
In 2013, Goodwin House (GHI) in Northern Virginia developing created an “Emerging Leaders Program” to help existing employees move up the career ladder -- and to make sure that the organization would have the talent it needed to innovate and expand. A special task force created a comprehensive program for emerging leaders with a focus on developing key leadership traits, such as inspiring and implementing change, transforming organizations, and improving overall performance.
Each participant is paired with a mentor and classes are taught by a mixture of outside professionals and in-house leaders. The program has worked: 60% of alumni have been promoted and 10% have had their job expanded.
Find a one-page description of the program and the curriculum here.