The Hidden Cracks in Your Leadership Support (and How to Fix Them)
Are You Really Supporting Your Leaders?
Most organisations do invest in leadership development — but many miss the mark on follow-through. Small gaps in support often go unnoticed until performance drops, retention suffers, or succession stalls.
Where Leadership Support Breaks Down
From emerging leaders to stretched middle managers, here are the most common “cracks” we see:
No transition support: Leaders promoted into bigger roles without guidance on new expectations.
Uneven access: Development pathways that prioritise the visible few rather than all leaders.
Lack of context: Training focused on generic skills instead of current, real-world challenges.
Time barriers: Programs scheduled without flexibility, making participation harder.
The Real Cost of Ignoring the Cracks
When leadership support is patchy:
Engagement and confidence drop
Talent pipelines weaken
Capable people leave — often taking team stability with them
How to Close the Gaps
1️⃣ Diagnose First
Use surveys, feedback loops, and participation data to see where leaders are falling through the cracks.
2️⃣ Make Support Inclusive
Shift from nomination-only programs to open-access models. Let leaders self-select into opportunities that matter to them.
3️⃣ Bring Support Closer to the Moment of Need
Move away from one-off events. Provide just-in-time guidance through formats like on-demand leadership support — where leaders can access senior expertise when challenges arise.
4️⃣ Blend Skills with Context
Match leadership development topics to the moments and challenges leaders are facing now — not just generic skill frameworks.
Why On-Demand Leadership Support Works
It combines timely access, peer connection, and senior guidance — without the long wait times, matching delays, or high costs of traditional coaching. Leaders engage more because it’s relevant, flexible, and optional but irresistible.
Takeaway
The cracks in your leadership support won’t disappear on their own — but with the right approach, you can close them before they turn into costly gaps.
Want to see how your leadership support measures up? Book a call with our team and we’ll explore how on-demand leadership support can work in your organisation.
