Putting Leadership Development Theory Into Practice Session Presenter Glenn Gilkey PE SR VP Human Resources & Administration Fluor Corporation Glenn Gilkey PE SR VP Human Resources & Administration Fluor Corporation SESSION 2
Why Fluor is addressing leadership development Global competition for leadership talent is fierce Expected retirement of EPC execution talent Significant business and resulting workforce growth in the past 5 years
How Fluor is addressing leadership development Leadership development is viewed as a key strategic issue Share three specific focus areas Identification & development of future leaders Leadership training Accelerated development
Identification & Development of Future Leaders Fluor has a series of structured forums responsible to: Identify and track high-potential leaders and make key assignments happen All functions, and regions are covered Each is assigned executive mentor Individual development 10% training 20% coaching 70% experiences
Leadership Training We provide a complete curriculum of functional training All functions New graduates to experienced workers Recommended classes: introductory, intermediate and advanced We have developed internal and external series of courses specifically geared for leadership development First time leads and supervisors Hi Potential leadership training Project Management Leadership Executive Development
Accelerated Development Programs Highly Structured Rotational Program Top level support Assigned an executive sponsor Development plan created and followed Assignments carefully selected Different functions, international, home office and field Selected training courses to supplement experience Selectivity is key Nomination process - only the best get in Only the performers stay in Performance coaching Must continue to outperform their peers Must remain humble, earn the respect of the team
Results Leadership pipeline in all functions is good Tracking the development of over 1200 professionals Accelerated programs in place since 2001 have graduated leaders into key leadership roles
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