1、Role of HR in selecting and developing senior leadersReportJuly 2025The CIPD has been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years.It helps organisations thrive by focusing on their people,supporting our economies and societies.Its the professional body for HR,L&D,OD and all people p

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3、le of HR in selecting and developing senior leadersContentsIntroduction 31 What is good senior leadership?32 Link between effective senior leadership and organisational outcomes 83 What practices are used to select senior leaders?104 What practices are used to develop senior leaders?145 Role of HR i

4、n selecting and developing senior leaders 186 Organisational structures and characteristics required 207 Recommendations 222Role of HR in selecting and developing senior leadersAcknowledgementsWe would like to thank the individuals and organisations who took part in the interviews and focus groups:K

5、elly Angus(Regional Director of Workforce,Training and Education and Chief People Officer,NHS England North East and Yorkshire&North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board(ICB)David Balls(Principal Consultant,Helix People Solutions)Claire Burns(People Director,Abraham Moon&Sons)Janet Campbell(

6、HR Director,Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority)Jo Carlin(Senior VP HR Europe,Firstsource)Nebel Crowhurst(Chief People Officer,Reward Gateway)Damian McAlister(Chief People Officer,Ulster University)Morven McLean(Head of Global Leadership and Talent Development,Arla Foods)Toria McPhaden(Head P