Effective leadership development requires a balance between skills training, tools and methodologies, and personal development. While many organisations struggle to find this balance, there is a growing recognition of its importance, particularly in complex environments. Even well-executed programmes stall when they clash with the prevailing organisational culture and the behaviours it permits. To remain competitive, leaders need to change their approach and development programmes need to support this shift. Read more about why leadership development programmes often fail to gain traction and how they can be optimised.