As organizations contend with rapid technological change and workforce pressures, many are uncovering a gap between what leadership roles demand and the skills leaders bring to the job. Strategic thinking, adaptability and business acumen are in high demand, yet difficult to find.
In an article for HR Daily Advisor, Sharon Grace explores the forces contributing to today’s leadership skills gap and the risks they pose to organizational growth. Drawing on recent research, she examines how tactical overload and limited leadership development have left many leaders focused on execution, but ill-equipped to step back, ask better questions and think strategically.
Sharon also looks at how the gap reveals itself inside organizations and why resumes alone rarely capture a leader’s ability to navigate complexity. She offers guidance on hiring leaders with depth, vetting candidates through real-world scenarios and investing in ongoing development to strengthen leadership capabilities from within.
“Leadership is a currency that can propel companies of all sizes and in all industries forward,” Grace writes. “The keys are hiring the right people and committing to their leaders’ continuous growth.
