changing the currency: new research on how businesses calculate the roi of executive development
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Changing the Currency
New Research on How Businesses Calculate the ROI of Executive Development
Vistage InternationalNovember 2012
How do businesses measure ROI on executive development efforts?
What methods of executive development are most used?
What methods are most effective?
Who We Talked With…
• Ulrich Nettesheim, Lecturer, UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business
• Steven Stripe, Senior Vice President of Finance, Equifax
• Katie Rials, Director of Human Capital Development, SCI Companies
What We Created… • 31-Item Survey
• August 2012
• 346 responses representing more than 175 organizations worldwide
Some Participant Organizations
4
State of Leadership
• Impactful leadership development directly tied to business performance
• Financial limitations continue to put competing pressure on development initiatives
• Collaboration, communication and shared vision are key area of focus
State of Executive Development
Hybrid
Non-Traditional Executive Development
Traditional Executive Development
Defining DifferencesTraditional Non-Traditional
Leadership Retreats Internal Peer Group Meetings
Workshops Regular Cross-functional team meetings
E-learning/Online Training Custom-designed development plans
Classroom Training Executive Coaching
University/Advanced Degree Programs External Peer Group Meetings
Off-site Seminars/Speakers Internal Leadership Meetings facilitated by external consultant
Rotational Assignments
Most PopularTraditional Non-TraditionalLeadership Retreats Internal Peer Group Meetings
Workshops Regular Cross-functional team meetings
Off-site Seminars/Speakers Custom-designed development plans
E-learning/Online Training Executive Coaching
University/Advanced Degree Programs External Peer Group Meetings
Classroom Training Internal Leadership Meetings facilitated by external consultant
Rotational Assignments
TDO48%
HDO*52%
Traditional vs. Hybrid
* Hybrid development organization = those that use four or more peer-based / collaborative (non-traditional) executive development methods annually
Changing the Currency
Cutting-edge collaborative executive development methods require leaders to examine how they measure success– Financial metrics remain important– Research revealed additional metrics that
help business leaders measure effectiveness
New Measures: 5 Key Drivers of ROI
Growth
Alignment
Collaboration
ExecutionRetention
Succession
HDOs are more aligned to a common vision
Executives are more informed about the goals/processes of the organization
Executives share a common vision for the organization
Executives frequently work together
Across business units, goals are aligned
64%
62%
56%
64%
87%
89%
84%
85%
HDO
TDO
Q: Please describe how your organization’s approach to executive development affects the alignment between Execs and overall business strategy. (% strongly or somewhat agree)
Alignment
HDOs are more collaborative
Collaboration is part of our company culture
Group conversations take place outside of meetings
My company has an open dialogue & common language
Business units fully support decisions made by other business units
Senior leaders are comfortable having difficult conversations
59%
78%
49%
39%
35%
73%
91%
73%
52%
55%
HDO
TDO
Q: How much do you agree/disagree that the following practices related to collaboration are exercised in your organization? (% strongly or somewhat agree)
Collaboration
HDOs are better at resolving conflict
People rely on open dialogue & communication to discuss conflicts
There is a clear understanding of who is best positioned to solve problemss
When faced with a conflict, leaders calmly & collectively face issues
All parties relevant to a conflict are given equal opportunity to share
39%
37%
46%
43%
59%
56%
69%
63%
HDO
TDO
Q: As a whole, how effective is your organization at the following conflict resolution methods? (% very or somewhat effective)
Collaboration
Executives in HDOs feel more ownership of the strategic direction
Executives have ownership of the strategic direction
Executive team determines the strategic direction of the company as a group
66%
66%
87%
83%
HDO
TDO
Q: How much do you agree/disagree that executives at your company feel like they have ownership of the strategic direction of the company? (% strongly or somewhat agree)
Execution
HDOs make strategic decisions faster
Speed at which strategic decisions are made
Speed at which new initiatives are implemented
Speed of necessary course correcting
50%
40%
36%
69%
54%
56%
HDO
TDO
Q: How effective is your organization at the following: (% very or somewhat effective)
Execution
Keys to Increased Retention
• Leadership• Aligned Rewards Systems• Culture• Development / Growth
Retention
Research did not uncover any key differences regarding retention among HDOs and TDOs. This could be an area that warrants further research.
HDOs have greater bench strength
My organization has ready replacements for key positions
My organization is able to identify bench strength
My organization promotes the internal HiPo population
14%
27%
48%
44%
51%
71%
HDO
TDO
Q: How much do you agree or disagree with your organization’s approach to succession planning? (% strongly or somewhat agree)
Succession
HDOs achieve better growth rates
Flat or negative growth
10% + growth
43%
11%
36%
15%
HDO
TDO
Q: Please describe the growth rate of your organization’s revenue in the last fiscal year:
Growth
The Payoff: HDOs Better Positioned for Business Success and Stronger Growth
• Blended approach – it’s the mix that matters
• Collaborative methods build the capability of the organization, not just the individual
• Collaborative, peer-based models drive best results
Visit us at www.vistage.com/hci to download the entire research report and for more information on collaborative,
peer-based executive development programs
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