Episode 6: How can franchisees build a sustainable talent model to grow from the inside?

Developing talent from the “inside” is a strategic planning initiative. Key to developing a sustainable talent model is removing decisions based upon gut feeling and moving towards recruitment tools such as strength-based assessments such as PDP, DISC, etc. Such tools provides a baseline to see where a candidate may struggle or succeed in a role and provides a roadmap for coaching and leadership development.

Over 11 episodes, Jeff Bannon a Partner of The Rawls Group and Aichia Bascaro, President of American Franchise Academy discuss leadership – keys for development people, attracting top talent and creating opportunities within your franchise organization for growth.

As you listen to this episode you will walk away with key take a-ways and will realize you will want more. Click to visit the “Where Are All of the Leaders” series page.

Other episodes in the series:

1 – What are some of the primary challenges business owners are facing in their organizations related to talent?
2 – Are you seeing a change in motivation or expectations of up and coming leaders compared to years past?
3 – Are franchisees struggling to recruit people out of college as an attractive career choice?
4 – How do franchisees overcome the “from college to manger entitlement” mentality that seems to be growing trend?
5 – How can franchisees move from the doer & manager and growing their portfolio, while creating a culture of leadership for up-and-comers?
7 – How can franchisees attract young talent who want to stay & grow with their organization?
8 – How do you encourage franchise owners to ensure they have the knowledge, skills and trust to develop leaders?
9 – How can franchise owners use succession planning as a tool to better recruit, develop and retain talent?
10 – What are the impacts to the profession if franchise owners do not make the mental shift it takes to recruit and retain future leaders?
11 – Where are all of the leaders?

Leadership Management & Continuity

Top talent is hard to find these days, so when you find them, it is critical you have the strategies in place to retain and motivate your key people. Click the following links for more drill-down resources on Leadership and Management Continuity.

Contact us and we can help you with insights, other resources, and see if it makes sense to work together. At the very least, in 30 minutes, you may get some ideas you can apply to your business right away.