TY - JOUR AB - The aim was to describe the development of a theoretical model for leader evaluation and development, an instrument based on this model, and a strategy for large scale implementation in the Swedish armed forces. The model rests on an interactional person by situation paradigm. It emphasises “developmental leadership”, which is inspired by transformational and functionalistic leadership approaches. The developmental leadership questionnaire (DLQ) was operationalised from the model and refined through structural equation modelling. The model and the DLQ will be used for three purposes: yearly evaluation of all personnel in the Swedish armed forces; yearly planning dialogues between each employee and his or her nearest supervisor; and a tool for leadership training. The implementation strategy includes an initial course in developmental leadership for all colonels. This is followed by the selection and training of local trainers, who, in turn, initiate the comprehensive programme locally. The system should be fully implemented by 2005. VL - 24 IS - 1 SN - 0143-7739 DO - 10.1108/01437730310457294 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/01437730310457294 AU - Larsson Gerry AU - Carlstedt Leif AU - Andersson Jens AU - Andersson Lars AU - Danielsson Erna AU - Johansson Ann AU - Johansson Eva AU - Robertsson Ingemar AU - Michel Per‐Olof PY - 2003 Y1 - 2003/01/01 TI - A comprehensive system for leader evaluation and development T2 - Leadership & Organization Development Journal PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 16 EP - 25 Y2 - 2024/04/25 ER -