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Sustaining growth requires organisations to continuously strengthen their leadership pipeline. The ability to identify and develop future leaders is not only critical for long-term success but also one of the most cost-effective strategies for retaining talent and reducing reliance on external hires. When organisations build leadership capacity from within, they are better positioned to secure commitment, maintain continuity, and achieve a lasting competitive edge.
Identifying and Developing Future Leaders is a two-day, in-person course designed for HR and talent management professionals as well as business leaders who play a pivotal role in shaping talent strategy. The course equips participants with structured methods for evaluating potential, designing tailored development pathways, and preparing high-potential employees to take on greater responsibilities.
During the course, you will examine how to create success profiles, apply targeted assessment tools, and conduct needs analyses that highlight where development is most required. You will also explore how to design engaging programmes for high-potential employees, develop tailored strategies for senior leaders, and measure the ROI of talent initiatives.
Delivered by experienced Korn Ferry faculty, the course combines Korn Ferry’s global research with proven talent management practices. By the end, you will have a clear framework for cultivating leaders from within, ensuring continuity in critical roles and strengthening your organisation’s long-term capability.
This course will equip you to:
This immersive course is designed for executives involved in talent development, including HR and people managers, business owners, and professionals in learning and development. It is especially relevant for those responsible for shaping talent strategy and building a sustainable pipeline of future leaders.
To successfully complete the Identifying and Developing Future Leaders course, participants must meet the following requirements:
Participants who meet these requirements will receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Korn Ferry Academy.
Administrative details on attendance tracking, assessment, and funding eligibility can be found in our Terms & Conditions and in the course confirmation email sent to participants.
Full Course Fee
$2,100* (before funding and GST)
Course Fee Payable
The payable course fees reflect the amount after approved course fee grant and subsidies are applied. All fees are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of 9% GST.
SkillsFuture Funding (SSG)
Eligible Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) may receive funding of up to 70% of course fees for SSG-supported courses. Funding levels, eligibility and payable fees are subject to prevailing funding policies at the point of course commencement.
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
SCs aged 40 and above may receive up to 90% course fee funding for SSG-supported courses (subject to meeting baseline funding conditions).
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Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
Eligible SMEs that fully sponsor their SC/PR employees for SSG-supported courses may receive up to 90% course fee funding.
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SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Eligible employers may utilise their SFEC to offset up to 90% of out-of-pocket costs for supported courses.
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SkillsFuture Credit (for Individuals)
SCs aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credit (Base Tier and, where eligible, Mid-Career Tier) to offset payable course fees for eligible courses.
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8 & 9 Apr 2026
19 & 20 Aug 2026
12 & 13 Oct 2026
Eileen Seah is an organisational psychologist, executive coach, and founder of The Art of Career.
She has extensive experience as an HR Business Partner in driving people, learning, and culture initiatives across sectors including defence science, banking and finance, telecommunications, and management consulting. Her career spans frontline, mid-office, and back-office roles, giving her a deep understanding of diverse organisational dynamics.
Eileen is recognised for her innovative approach to talent management and people development, blending insights from organisational psychology with her own professional experiences to create practical and impactful solutions.
As an executive coach, Eileen specialises in leadership transformation through strategic design and active experimentation. She applies a psychology-centred approach, enabling leaders to develop through reflection, renewal, and growth.
Her achievements include the global Beta Gamma Sigma award and the HP Silver Award for academic excellence. Known for her service orientation and ability to engage diverse groups, Eileen works with leaders at both individual and organisational levels and is a sought-after speaker and facilitator.
“Learning to use the KF4D framework to identify critical roles was the most valuable part of the course. I hadn’t realised how important it is to pinpoint these roles, but now I do. The session on talent review gave me better clarity on how to articulate potential when facilitating the 9-box grid and succession planning, and how to improve the overall process.”
“The case studies and models covered were practical and easy to apply. They gave me clear direction on how to bring the learning back to my organisation and implement it in real situations.”
“The business simulation and role-playing segment was engaging and insightful. It allowed us to learn experientially, applying concepts directly to a sample business case while assessing talent in a realistic setting.”
This course is designed for Human Resources, Talent Management, and Learning & Development professionals, as well as business leaders responsible for shaping and executing people strategies. It is ideal for those who identify, assess, and develop high-potential talent across functions and levels, and who want to strengthen internal leadership pipelines.
You will learn how to identify, assess, and develop leadership potential using Korn Ferry’s Four-Dimensional (KF4D) framework and other evidence-based tools. The course will help you define what great leadership looks like through robust Success Profiles and competency frameworks; distinguish between performance, potential, and readiness; and use structured assessments to make objective decisions. You will explore how to design inclusive, bias-aware talent reviews, apply frameworks such as the 9-Box Grid and Indicators of Potential, and build developmental journeys that align with both business strategy and the individual’s drivers, traits, and experiences. By the end of the course, you will be able to connect talent strategy directly to organisational performance.
There are no formal prerequisites. This course is designed for professionals involved in talent management, succession planning, or leadership development.
You will learn through a highly interactive two-day workshop featuring case discussions, role plays, live and peer feedback. You will work with Korn Ferry tools and templates, engage in data-based decision-making, and receive facilitator feedback to help you apply insights in practice.
After each topic, the facilitator will guide you to review your current leadership identification and development processes and identify opportunities to apply your new learning. There is a strong focus on workplace application, supported by facilitator feedback and peer discussions.
This course brings Korn Ferry’s leadership science to life. By combining Korn Ferry’s consulting expertise and frameworks with hands-on practice, it moves you from intuition-based talent management to evidence-driven strategy. You will leave equipped to build future-ready leaders and sustainable talent pipelines for your organisation.
