In today’s volatile and fast-changing environment, most companies fall short when it comes to developing high-potential talent. Traditional leadership programs often start too late, rely on generic training, and reinforce outdated patterns. ghSMART’s nextGEN solution flips the model by tying leadership development directly to strategy, using a three-step process:
- Identifying the right future-oriented capabilities (“The Right What”)
- Rigorously assessing the leaders with the highest potential to succeed (“The Right Who”)
- Accelerating their growth through targeted, experiential development (“The Right How”).
This data-driven, company-specific approach enables organizations to uncover hidden talent, match individuals to stretch roles, and build leadership pipelines aligned to future needs.
The white paper illustrates how nextGEN creates measurable impact both for individuals and organizations. Case studies from a Fortune 50 healthcare company show how the program identified overlooked talent, fast-tracked underleveraged leaders, and improved diversity and retention across cohorts. The use of “catapult roles”—bold, career-defining opportunities—further accelerates growth and readiness. Ultimately, nextGEN positions leadership development as a scalable engine for long-term enterprise success, not just a series of disconnected training events. It equips organizations to make better talent decisions, reduce risk, and future-proof their leadership bench.