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Gateways to Leadership™
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The Gateways to Leadership™ Program is a process
designed for high achievers/contributors with potential to advance in the
organization. The process incorporates one-on-one coaching,
structured training and group interactivity. |
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NILG Best Practice in Affirmative Action Award
awarded
to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
for utilizing this program see
details
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Benefits:
 | Recognizes and tracks high performers |
| Modifies behavior |
| Develops skills |
| Identifies potential leadership talent |
| Enhances supervisory relationships |
| Prepares candidates for the next step in the
advancement process through action learning |
| Promotes the exchange of knowledge/experience |
| Identifies and enhances support systems |
| Becomes a valued component of employee development |
| Helps attain EEO goals |
Key Concepts:
| Twelve individual coaching sessions over a period
of three to four months |
| Two group sessions using group dynamics to solve
real business challenges |
| Voluntary participation and firm commitment,
however, no guarantee of promotion |
| On the job coaching adjusting to candidate's
schedule |
| Avoids triangulation of supervisor, candidate and
coach |
| Behavior driven – focusing on business coaching |
| Targeted competencies owned by candidate, with
supervisor's input and connected to competencies valued by the
organization |
| Specific challenges submitted for discussion prior
to the coaching session |
Candidate Selection Criteria:
Candidates for the program are selected based upon their
demonstrated supervisory potential, their performance ratings, and their
desire to be a supervisor. Additional criteria to support promotability
include:
| Experience |
| Education |
| Communication Skills |
| Technical Competence |
| Organizational Skills |
| Analytical Skills |
Click here to see the history of this program at
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
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