More than a course
Development begins with knowing what someone does well, what motivates them and where the organization needs stronger capabilities. A training calendar cannot replace those conversations.
Give people room to exercise judgment
Stretch assignments, operational exposure, constructive feedback and ownership of meaningful work help people build confidence. I look for leaders who can explain the goal, coach through uncertainty and gradually step back as capability grows.
The leadership question
Are we building a team that needs us to approve every answer, or one that can make thoughtful decisions without us?