The Top 30 Rising Stars Program: an inter-organizational approach to leadership succession planning

Area of Science:

• Organizational Psychology
• Human Resource Development
• Management Science

Background:

• Effective leadership development is crucial for organizational success.
• Succession planning programs build internal leadership capacity.
• A gap often exists in preparing individuals for formal leadership roles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of the Top 30 Rising Stars Program.
• To assess leadership capacity building outcomes.
• To measure participant satisfaction and confidence.

Main Methods:

• The program incorporated formal learning, stretch assignments, and mentorship.
• Participant feedback and self-reported confidence were collected.
• The study focused on the Top 30 Rising Stars cohort.

Main Results:

• High levels of participant satisfaction were reported.
• Participants showed increased self-confidence in leadership abilities.
• The program effectively supported leadership capacity building.

Conclusions:

• The Top 30 Rising Stars Program is an effective investment in leadership development.
• The program strengthens both individual and organizational leadership capabilities.
• Mentorship and experiential learning are key program components.