TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to share the successful experience of Lilly Research Laboratories (LRL) in engaging senior leaders in developing the next generation of leaders.Design/methodology/approach–The paper describes the principles and approach used by LRL. It provides a straightforward description of the major leadership development programs with a more detailed description of a course on inspirational leadership. One of the co‐authors, a Vice President of Medical, describes his personal motivation for participating.Findings–The commitment of a significant amount of time to their development by respected senior leaders is a powerful message and model to participants. The ability to interact in a deeply personal way with senior leaders is highly motivating to participants. The involvement of senior leaders in the design and development of programs gives them a strong interest in later participation. Being identified as an inspirational leader and having the opportunity to influence the next generation are personally rewarding to senior leaders.Originality/value–LRL is one of too few organizations that have succeeded in gaining a high level of commitment from senior leaders to developing future leaders; their methodology may be valuable to other large and medium‐sized organizations.
VL  - 38
IS  - 4
SN  - 0019-7858
DO  - 10.1108/00197850610671973
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/00197850610671973
AU  - Harris Jack
AU  - Kim Barnes B.
PY  - 2006
Y1  - 2006/01/01
TI  - Inspirational leadership: involving senior leaders in developing the next generation
T2  - Industrial and Commercial Training
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 196
EP  - 200
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -