30 Oct 2006
The North America Functional Leadership Development Programme (NA-FLDP) is an initiative based on building leadership strength, sustaining competitive advantage and leveraging resources across the North America organisation.
During 2004 a North America-wide team completed an internal and external benchmark study to assess current graduate level leadership development programmes in BAE Systems North America. Results indicated the North America business would benefit from a consistent approach to identifying and developing talent through expanded functional leadership development programmes. This will significantly improve our ability to recruit, develop and retain an increased number of high potential employees. This will help to mitigate the pending shortage of skilled leaders and expand the pipeline of future leaders for BAE Systems North America.
During 2005, a Functional Leadership Development Programme Best Practice Model will be established. It will be based on industry best practices and sponsored by Vice Presidents who will communicate and sponsor the model within their specific area. By implementing Functional Leadership Development Programmes, BAE Systems North America will have a consistent approach to the development of new talent, improve the ability to transfer high potential employees across the organisation, significantly improve succession planning within the functional areas, and prepare future leaders to assume leadership roles.
