How to develop employees

I have worked in an organization that did not develop employees and would fill management positions with external candidates that had prior management experience, rather than developing current employees and preparing them for management.  The majority of employees at that organization resented leadership for this.  Often times the managers hired externally would not have the knowledge base of everyday operations, policies and procedures, systems, etc. to effectively coach the employees in one-on-ones and team meetings.  It really created a negative divide between front line staff and management.  Employee engagement was low and employees felt stuck in their jobs with no opportunities for growth.

Most organizations will not have unethical values though, and if these typical organizations with positive values have leaders and managers with different values, these differences will hinder success.  It will hinder success because there will be less compromise and negotiation as beliefs and goals will differ.  Look at our political landscape right now as an example.  Look at the issue regarding the border wall.  Congress presented options to the President regarding what they feel is appropriate funding and an appropriate compromise for a border wall, but Congess' values are different than the President's values.  Because Congress' values and the President's values do not align, our country has experienced many setbacks as a result of lack of compromise and negotiation.  We have experienced the longest government shutdown ever and the President has now declared a national emergency to free funds to support a project that aligns with his values, but is not fully supported by Congess.  Unfortunately, because Congess' values and the President's values do not align, I think there will be more setbacks for the country as we move forward with America's current administration in office.