Leadership Development Specialist
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What is a Leadership Development Specialist?
The job of a Leadership Development Specialist is planning all aspects of leadership development, career paths and performance management within a company.
A Leadership Development Specialist will use methods like:
- On-the-job training
- Electronic / online training
- Practical, hands-on training
- Theoretical training
- Job shadowing
What does a Leadership Development Specialist do?
- observes employees to monitor their performance/s
- recommends leadership programmes
- develops training manuals
- conducts training sessions
- keeps records
- writes reports
- evaluates the long term effect of training programmes
- assists managers to develop people skills
Are you . . . ?
- a people’s person?
- observant?
- a good communicator?
- a motivator?
- fair and reasonable?
- a good listener?
- dedicated?
How do I become a Leadership Development Specialist?
You will need a qualification.
We suggest you complete a business administration degree and then a post graduate degree (Masters in Business Administration MBA) or diploma in Leadership Studies or Leadership Management.
- GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS and LEADERSHIP (GSB&L) in KZN
Offers the above post graduate degrees.
- NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Also offers a variety of Leadership programmes
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Human Resource Manager or Labour Relations Officer
Is becoming Leadership Development Specialist the right career choice for me?
