Management and Leadership Development Is Management Development a waste of time and money ? Do organisations really get any return on the money they spend in this area? Common questions and concerns - you have probably asked something similar yourself. According to the latest research carried out by the Chartered Management Institute (January 2005) "Management Development Works - the Evidence", there is absolutely no doubt that investing wisely in the managers of today and the leaders of tomorrow pays real dividends in terms of increased productivity and loyalty of employees. So how do you decide what to do? What does "investing wisely" mean? Even the largest organisations regularly bring in outside help to augment their own development resources, and for such an intimate activity choosing the right partner is a critical element in their success. So, how do you choose a supporting partner from the hundreds of external trainers and consultants ? Whether you have existing development programmes in place or are starting with a blank sheet, Thornbury can effectively and creatively support your initiatives. Examples include: Coaching - 1:1 coaching enabling individual development, or developing coaching skills in your management team. Mentoring programmes - identifying potential mentors and equipping them for the role Designing and delivering High Potential Managers' programmes, including Assessment Centres, Talent Management processes and Succession Planning We work with your line and HR management to identify development needs at individual or organisational levels, recommending and implementing appropriate initiatives for sustained performance improvement. We can review the role and use of training and development strategies as they relate to your business objectives We work with you to integrate new processes into your organisation. We will support your line managers and trainers to take over the programmes if required. Post-event support is essential to overcome obstacles, to celebrate success and to reinforce learning. An integral part of our programmes is to contact each attendee after every development module to review their progress and to offer further support as needed. See also Case Studies and Recent Assignments Thornbury's team brings many years of practical, hands-on line experience at senior and middle management levels. We have the behavioural skills and expertise to enable significant personal and business performance improvement. Reports from the Chartered Management Institute As well as the report we have included above, the Chartered Management Institute have a number of other research reports available. You can find them at www.managers.org.uk/researchreports.