Reviving Leadership Capabilities: W.L. Gore Case Study

Over the past decade numerous surveys have shown that CEOs, Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs), and workers in general are concerned about a shortage of leaders. In recent years, surveys have revealed that CEOs fear a shortage of leaders across the globe will impede their plans for growth. Yet business press and business research show the leadership deficit is continuing unabated. Some organizations have managed to buck this trend and are effectively developing leaders within their organizations. This case study reviews how W.L. Gore develops and prepares its talent for leadership positions.