Being able to identify potential leaders and develop them into transformational leaders is a necessity for any business that wants to achieve sustainability. IBM has developed a unique manager system that focuses on processes and results rather than control.

Businesses are struggling to adapt to the new order in which change is constant and the traditional Human Resources processes and talent management systems are not a good fit any longer. This is especially true as the younger generations enter and mature in the workforce. They are not functioning well in systems that rely on top down control and power-oriented approaches in which leadership development is reserved for a select few. IBM decided to develop a new system that would identify and develop transformational leaders who are collaborative and outcomes-oriented, holding executives accountable to deliver results. The new system is based in technology, design thinking and continuous learning, focusing on the alignment of leadership development with strategic goals and results. The company also puts the focus on developing leaders who have the skills and behaviors the company needs to succeed.