{"id":55018,"date":"2021-08-26T09:02:59","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T13:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccl.org\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=55018"},"modified":"2025-10-27T09:06:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:06:24","slug":"its-you-not-them-why-emerging-leaders-need-your-support-to-succeed","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.ccl.org\/articles\/research-reports\/its-you-not-them-why-emerging-leaders-need-your-support-to-succeed\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s You, Not Them: Why Emerging Leaders Need Your Support to Succeed"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Would Your Organization Look Like if Emerging Leaders Felt Fully Supported?<\/h2>\n<p>With increasing globalization and digital fluency, emerging leaders are free to explore a broader range of opportunities than ever before \u2014 which creates a challenge to organizations looking to recruit and retain top talent.<\/p>\n<p>The data we\u2019ve collected through surveys and interviews points to 3 strategies that can help your organization attract, retain, and support emerging leaders \u2014 building the skills critical to success.<\/p>\n<h2>Insights Based on a Multi-Method Research Project &amp; Data Collected From Around the Globe<\/h2>\n<p>Our research team partnered with 2 global leadership organizations \u2014 Y20, the youth forum of the G20, and the Asia Europe Foundation \u2014 to develop a deeper understanding of emerging leaders and their concerns.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10,000+ quantitative surveys conducted<\/li>\n<li>20+ in-depth interviews with young leaders<\/li>\n<li>28 countries represented around the world<\/li>\n<li>6,000+ additional responses received to date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Our Study on Emerging Leaders Reveals<\/h2>\n<p>Our study uncovers the unique experiences and values of emerging leaders around the world, shares perspectives and insights directly from Gen Z and Millennial workers, and explores pressing issues facing organizations today: <i>Why do some young people choose to engage (or not engage) in leadership roles? How can those in positions of power create opportunities for young professionals to explore leadership opportunities?<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Plus, this report gives you access to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3 strategies gleaned from our research<\/strong> to help you attract, retain, and engage your emerging leaders<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specific recommended action steps<\/strong> related to each strategy to provide the support young professionals need to succeed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick tips you can implement<\/strong> with individual teams, as well as the wider organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"d-none\">Download Research Report<\/h2>\n<div class=\"callOut\">\n<div class=\"h2Display\">Download Research Report<\/div>\n<p>Access the report now to learn what our research revealed are the 3 most important strategies your organization can use to support and retain emerging leaders, both now and in the future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonPosition\"><a class=\"buttons button1\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/emerging-leaders-research-report-center-for-creative-leadership.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Download the Emerging Leaders Research Report now.\" data-material-type=\"research report\" data-element-type=\"action button\" data-element-cta=\"Download File\" data-element-position=\"1\">Download Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We conducted research with 10K+ young workers around the world to learn their views on leadership. 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