Best Practices

Affinity-Based Leadership Development Programs

September 2017

Creating targeted affinity-based programs is an effective way to tap into under-represented and often under-utilized diverse talent. Enabling specific affinity programs allows organizations to develop strengths and address challenges that are unique to a given demographic.

This report defines successful affinity-based leadership development programs professionals can take advantage of to further their success within their company. The programs can be either internally driven by the organization or externally driven through associations or leadership development suppliers who specialize in the affinity for a cross-industry experience. The dimensions of diversity covered include Women, Black, Hispanic, Asian and Multicultural, LGBT and Disability programs.


Developing diverse high potential employees is a vital part of succession planning and retention for organizations. Company leaders who are committed to organizational growth and sustenance are now looking at ways to identify and cultivate top talent within their ranks to ensure a strong and profitable future. Leadership development expands the capacity of individuals to perform in leadership roles within organizations by developing abilities and behaviors needed to excel. Leadership programs are a win-win, providing resources for employees to continually evolve as effective leaders who can grow their careers and allowing companies to have a well-rounded group of leaders in their talent pipeline that will add business value.

Creating targeted affinity-based programs is an effective way to tap into under-represented and often under-utilized diverse talent. Enabling specific affinity programs allows organizations to develop strengths and address challenges that are unique to a given demographic.

This report defines successful affinity-based leadership development programs professionals can take advantage of to further their success within their company. The programs can be either internally driven by the organization or externally driven through associations or leadership development suppliers who specialize in the affinity for a cross-industry experience. The dimensions of diversity covered include Women, Black, Hispanic, Asian and Multicultural, LGBT, and Disability programs.

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