Word quickly spreads among learners about truly meaningful courses, which, in turn, provokes strong demand for the courses along with long-lasting stature and credibility for the school. They also spawn the dialogue necessary to retain any sense of meaning in today's chaotic and complex world of management. They also spawn the support necessary for learners to actually apply what they learn. Exploit the leverage in leadership development to be gained from piloting self-organized groups of learners. These groups provide highly accessible means to ongoing support, complex problem solving and continuous learning.
Pilot means to address increasing burnout and cynicism in leaders.
Management development does not occur in a safe vacuum devoid of the challenges of self-management. Develop evaluation methods to be based more on indicators of effectiveness in learners' organizations and less on learners' reactions to courses. Learners are increasingly skeptical of the explosion of seminars and workshops that promise a great deal, but leave their students temporarily feeling good. Learners, trainers and developers need a great deal of help now to learn how to separate style from substance. Recognize the value of ongoing support to learners and leaders.