Leadership Training: Its Effectiveness in Changing Perceptions of Leadership Skills in the Junior Army

Abstract

Reports a study of over 600 soldiers enrolled in Junior Units of the British Army. Investigates their perceptions of leadership skills in general and their own leadership qualities both before and after experiencing a leadership course. Leadership skills and qualities are classified as innate personal qualities, personal leadership skills, interpersonal skills and managerial skills. While such courses are seen to improve the self‐perception of personal leadership skills and qualities of all types, the courses fail to emphasize the overall importance of interpersonal skills and managerial skills.

Citation

McNamara, G.N. and Moss, G.D. (1993), "Leadership Training: Its Effectiveness in Changing Perceptions of Leadership Skills in the Junior Army", Education + Training, Vol. 35 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400919310033476