Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 20, 2005 — Good corporate leaders don’t fall out of the sky. Knowledgeable, trusted executives with an eye on future corporate success will foster communities of future leaders within their organizations, according to an article in the May 2005 issue of Topics of Leadership and Trust.

Developing a community of future leaders is like succession planning, only squared. Leaders need to identify their high potential people, consider how, when, and why they’re being groomed for their next positions in the organization, and how, when, and why they currently interact. If a company’s current setup is not optimal for community building, leaders need to determine what forums exist for the kinds of interactions that build mutual support and understanding.

The article discusses several tools that may be used to help turn groups into communities. These include “Trade Fairs” for learning about colleagues, “Language Guides” to shed light on TLAs (Three Letter Acronyms), and Synergy Committees, which must be supported by clear incentives and support from senior management.

Developing a Community of Future Leaders may be read online at http://www.thetrustedleader.com/newsletter/issue25-may-05.html. Subscriptions are complimentary.

For more information, contact Andrea Harris at (978) 897-1616.