The questions on every executive's mind when it comes to the topic of investing in leadership training include:
Do the individuals who attend these types of programs move further faster in their leadership development?
Does the training have a noticeable impact on their performance?
Does our firm benefit from this investment? My answer to all of those questions is a not so definitive, “it depends.” Part of the dependency is owned by the manager(s) sponsoring the training, particularly for post-program coaching and development. Managers must be active participants in the process, before and after training or, the entire investment is reduced to check-box compliance on the annual performance review. However, the majority of the weight for gaining a positive outcome from the program is on the shoulders of the participant. From pre-session preparation to in-class participation and post-program follow-up, the participant’s full commitment to this learning experience is the difference-maker.

If you have been selected to attend a leadership training event, these ten tips will help you get the most out of this career enhancing experience.