Analysis of the leadership of managers in the selected company

This diploma thesis focuses on the applied practice of team leaders in a selected company and their perceived leadership development needs in the context of current leadership knowledge. The main objective of the thesis was to map the perceptions of leadership in the selected company and to find any gaps by comparing the development needs of leaders and the company's offerings. The subsequent sub-objectives were to identify the preferences and needs of leaders in the area of their development, to identify the current system of leadership development in the selected company along with an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses, and if gaps and weaknesses were found, to propose measures or recommendations for leaders and their development. The objectives of the thesis were achieved using qualitative research methods. This research consisted of an analysis of company documentation and in-depth (semi-structured) interviews with managers and the head of the HR department. The research revealed that team leaders perceive their role as a team leader and leadership as such from both a human and task perspective. The most significant gap identified in the company's applied practice is the lack of formal preparation for the team leader position, including defining the role and expectations. The paper provides recommendations to the selected company regarding the form of this formal preparation, the introduction of mentoring, the introduction of a space for team leader development and the use of new development methods.