The study highlights that leadership development is a key activity
Only surpassed by the Finnish company Nokia, BBVA and Inditex are at the top of the list of "Top Companies for Leaders" of 2007 in Europe, announced today. This list is the result of a study sponsored by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources services company, in collaboration with The RBL Group, a company dedicated to helping clients increase the quality of leadership and fulfill their strategic human resources agenda, and FORTUNE magazine. Top Companies They have been selected by a panel of independent judges and evaluated according to various criteria, including leadership practices, company reputation, leadership culture, values, and company performance.
The European list is part of the global study "Top Companies for Leaders" in which more than 540 companies from around the world have participated. Among the Top CompaniesHewitt has identified a characteristic that sets them apart from the rest—they all consider leadership a critical part of the company's organizational structure. The study's results highlighted that leadership practices in the Top Companies global markets — regardless of whether they operate in North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific or Europe — are an inherent part of their culture, and the development of future leaders is linked to business management.
Félix Soroa, Managing Director of Hewitt Associates Spain, said: "In an increasingly complex and globalized market, companies that want to succeed must foster talent and create leadership practices that are consistent worldwide."
"This requires dedication, passion, and commitment to leadership. All the Top Companies European companies not only possess these characteristics but have them embedded in their DNA. By establishing appropriate leadership practices and processes, maintaining thorough talent tracking at all levels, and having a continuous desire for improvement, they Top Companies They develop a culture that cultivates and nurtures their talent, and they also have a reputation for doing it well."
“These companies have made a strong investment in building a leadership brand that sets them apart. They are notably known for developing exceptional leaders who consistently meet the expectations of customers and investors,” said Dave Ulrich, Professor at Ross School of Business and co-founder of The RBL Group.
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