Building Your Leadership Bench - How to Identify, Motivate, and Retain Leadership Potential

Explore a comprehensive strategy for developing and retaining diverse leadership talent in this 50-minute conference talk by Christine Gadsby from BlackBerry. Learn how to create a successful 'Leadership Bench Program' to address the growing competition in open source software and cybersecurity industries. Discover techniques for identifying high-potential employees, encouraging women and diverse candidates to step up, and implementing effective mentorship and leadership development initiatives. Gain insights into succession planning, driving positive growth, and enhancing open source and security efforts through strategic talent management. Understand the key components of BlackBerry's program, its impact on solving internal challenges, and practical steps to implement a similar initiative in your organization to foster a strong, diverse leadership pipeline.