Abbey's leaders‐in‐waiting: Santander's strategy to retain and reward senior management

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The Santander Group, as one of the most successful banks in the world, is working hard to train and retain its talent in an effort to ensure its success into the future. An article entitled “Developing the leaders of tomorrow in Abbey, part of the Santander Group”, Michele Dytham‐Ward examines how the British high‐street bank Abbey is adopting this philosophy, and the tactics it is employing in training and retaining its senior talent.

Practical implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2010), "Abbey's leaders‐in‐waiting: Santander's strategy to retain and reward senior management", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 24 No. 1, pp. 37-39. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281011010532