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Running Head: LEADERSHIP
8-1 Brief: Leadership Development Initiatives
MBA 687
SNHU
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LEADERSHIP
In order to successfully implement the change management plan in the U.S. branch of the
Singaporean Software Solutions Company, it is necessary for the leaders to play a proactive role.
For ensuring that effective leadership development initiatives are undertaken in the branch to
improve employee engagement and address the high employee turnover issue, a case study
involving Campbell Soup Company has been presented. The case of the successful business
entity has been presented so that change leaders in the U.S. branch can be created who can
facilitate the necessary change.
Leadership Development Initiatives
A number of leadership development initiatives have been taken in Campbell that can be
taken in the U.S. branch. For instance, one of the fundamental initiatives revolves around
training. Ample training opportunities are provided for attracting as well as retaining talented
staff. As per the exit interview, the lack of training is one of the main reasons for the high
attrition of employees. So, there is an opportunity to focus on the training and development of
the members of the workforce so that they will be encouraged to be a part of the organization.
Similarly, emphasis must also be laid on coaching, where senior leaders would participate
and extend support to the staff in diverse ways like attending training, application of goal-setting
activities, and adopting model behavior. Leaders must also create an opportunity for trainees so
