Leadership development is a journey that \u201ctakes time, energy, investment and commitment,\u201d said Russell Becker, APi Group, Inc. CEO and President.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Becker shared the importance of that journey and its overall impact at APi Group, during the Sept. 3 Leadership Lecture at Dunwoody College of Technology. Under Becker\u2019s leadership, APi Group has grown to a $2.5 billion parent company. APi Group includes more than 40 complementary businesses, which provide fire protection and industrial and specialty construction.<\/p>\n
\u00a0When Becker was promoted to CEO and President he began re-investing in leadership development. \u201cLeadership, and leadership development, has been a huge part of our company, really since I joined the corporate company in 2002,\u201d Becker said.<\/p>\n
\u00a0As part of the company\u2019s leadership development journey, Becker talked about the importance of first aligning their company values and corporate culture, as well as making sure they had the right leaders in top positions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have 200 locations; each one of those locations needs to have great leadership,\u201d Becker said.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Becker said leaders at APi are problem solvers who have a sense of urgency. They are results driven and focus on building relationships. The company utilizes the Leadership Institute as well Leader Labs for ongoing training and development. APi also creates individual development plans for its leaders and utilizes a strategic leadership advisor and a Chief Learning Officer.<\/p>\n
For APi Group, Becker said he can point to the company\u2019s increased revenue and profitability over the past 13 years as proof that the investment is paying off.<\/p>\n