The employee development methods used by organizations to enhance the skills of their workforce and prepare targeted employees for leadership roles are examined in this report. A variety of methods, such as mentoring, coaching, and succession planning, are identified and gauged for effectiveness by human resource professionals. Researched in conjunction with Catalyst, a leading research and advisory organization working with businesses to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women at work, this study addresses how organizations encourage women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other groups to move up the corporate ladder.