Good leaders should also be good teachers.

Sharing experience with younger, less developed staff should form a key strategy for a company’s training and development.

Most leaders love the opportunity to teach, but need to make time to pass on their wisdom to others and get over the initial embarrassment of being the 'older, wiser' member of staff.

Most staff respond well to the teaching process, because they feel valued that a respected leader has taken the time to teach them.

Leaders who teach younger colleagues are more fulfilled in their work because they're using their experience to help others. It becomes a virtuous circle that can benefit the overall performance and efficiency of the company.

If you don’t already have a mentoring or teaching program in place, implement one by working with your human resource team and the leaders themselves.

Ask people in key positions to help develop your staff by taking the time to teach and engage with them. Allocate an hour a week for this activity so there are no excuses for not joining in.

Accept that some leaders might not be the best natural teachers – do they need some help unlocking their potential? Invite leaders to attend other leaders' sessions to gain further experience.

Are young and aspiring leaders recognized in your company? Is there a development program in place? Work with current leaders to consider how this process could be improved based on their own experiences.

Ask leaders to include a question and answer session into the lesson and develop a feedback form for all staff to complete anonymously. This will help leaders develop their skills further.

What is the best lesson you’ve learnt from an influential leader you’ve worked for or with in the past?

Do you believe that leaders who can teach well and pass on their knowledge will also the best leaders?

Do you think an hour of 'leadership training' a week should be available to all staff, or restricted to those showing the most potential?

Aside from teaching sessions, how else can experienced managers impart their knowledge to future leaders?

Are there some lessons in life and business that can only be experienced rather than taught?