The study
The 2011 Top Companies for Leaders are
Committed, Connected, Comprehensive and Culturally Agile
Leadership is the single largest determinant of business success. Organizations that excel at cultivating leaders gain an edge over their competition. With globalization driving change, the demand for agile leaders will continue to intensify. Most organizations still can't find or develop leaders fast enough to address the multitude of challenges facing their companies and their people. However, they know that having the right leaders in place today, and a strong and sustainable pipeline for tomorrow, is vital for success.
Since the study's inception in 2002, the factors that drive a winning leadership culture have been identified. Like their predecessors, the 2011 Global Top Companies for Leaders are passionate and committed to leadership development. Their leadership programs are practical, relevant and aligned with business goals. Top Companies have an intense focus on talent, and they are deliberate about hiring, coaching, developing and rewarding success. Finally, leadership development at these organizations is an embedded practice and mindset.
About the Research
Initiated in 2001 by Hewitt Associates (now Aon Hewitt), Top Companies for Leaders is the world's most comprehensive longitudinal study of leadership and leadership practices. The study, recognized for its global scope and research rigor, attracts hundreds of companies around the globe that seek outside-in insights on leader building and how the best companies develop and sustain their leadership pipeline. In 2011 Aon Hewitt worked with FORTUNE, the leading global business publication, and The RBL Group to conduct and complete the research.