A three‐track process for executive leadership development

Describes a three‐track process for executive leadership development (TTL) intended to develop a cadre of strategic business leaders for the next decade. TTL consists of three simultaneous tracks of activity requiring as much as 18 months, during which participants also perform their regular jobs. It has three objectives, corresponding to the tracks of activity: the business track ‐ solves real‐life business problems thereby supporting the business while providing each individual participant with increased expertise in an area previously unknown to him or her; the leadership track ‐ enables participants to lead individuals, groups and organizations more effectively; and the personal track ‐ helps participants appreciate and more effectively utilize their innate personal skills, values, predispositions and traits. Examines results to date and shows that this leadership development process has already provided substantial returns to many individuals and organizations.