Lead competencies matrix to develop potential future leaders of Malaysia

Leaders take calculated risks to reach a challenging goal. To become a leader, certain competencies are required. Selection of leaders is also very vital. The purpose of this study is to understand leadership roles, to determine selection process of choosing the right candidates for potential future leaders of an organization and to obtain competencies which will lead the candidates to get leadership quality. In this study, theoretical research has been conducted based on American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) model and secondary data has been used through existing research publications. A conceptual framework of Leadership selection process and lead competencies matrix model has been derived in Malaysian context. This study suggests that there are three steps in leadership selection process and ten lead competencies which are required to develop for a strategic leadership role to excel organizational performance. Human resource managers can use this selection process and model for developing future leaders. Primary data can be a potential enhancement of this research