McKinsey research underscores a clear imperative: “CEOs and their teams should be laser focused on developing next-generation leaders with the unique skills and capabilities to perform and thrive in challenging times,” write McKinsey Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels, Senior Partner Daniel Pacthod, and David H. Berger. This is the kind of thinking that inspired leaders at Campbell’s to bet big on talent. The company launched a comprehensive leadership development effort, in partnership with McKinsey, focused not just on top executives but on critical role transitions across the business. The programs were practical and specific: improving how leaders give feedback, coach teams, and manage day-to-day performance. The results were measurable—a 37-percentage-point increase in key leadership competencies. Read on to learn more about turning organizations into leadership factories.
