Effective executive development programs allow executives to develop a sense of introspectiveness and instill a “self-coaching” component totheir own processes. Ultimately, this will allow these executives toconsistently engage in genuine self-critique and self-development. These initiatives are competency-based with an application focus.

Although many leadership programs commonly focus oninstructor led sessions, an equally important factor ispeer/cohort engagement in sharing of best practices,experiential exercises, simulations, and online social learning. Through obtaining the perfect “blend” of these practices, one isable to develop the “secret sauce.” This article examines bestpractices, explores new thinking in design and implementation,and discusses the return on investment of meaningful andmeasureable executive development initiatives.

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