Redesigning HiPo Strategy: Building Skills-Based, Scalable Leadership Pipelines - Leadership Development Exchange

As leadership expectations rise, organizations are being pushed to demonstrate that their high‑potential (HiPo) and leadership development strategies drive worthwhile business and people outcomes. This Leadership Development Exchange convened members to examine how HiPo strategies are evolving toward more skills‑based, scalable, and outcome‑oriented models. Through community benchmarking and two member spotlights—from GE Appliances and McDonald’s Corporation—the discussion highlighted a clear shift away from static HiPo labels toward continuous leadership systems grounded in readiness, experiences, and impact.