Sustainable leadership ethics: a continuous and iterative process

Abstract

Purpose

The objective of this article is to develop and describe a conceptual framework of sustainable leadership ethics.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper provides a description of the inputs, actions and outputs of sustainable leadership ethics.

Findings

Sustainable leadership ethics is a process. In addition, it is continuous and iterative. The inputs, actions and outputs construct the dynamics of this continuous process.

Research limitations/implications

The conceptual framework aspires to be highly dynamic. The ultimate outcome is dependent upon the evolution of time and contexts. It is also dependent upon and provides reference to the behaviours and perceptions of people. It provides guidance on what and how to address sustainable leadership ethics in research. It provides a descriptive framework.

Practical implications

The framework proposes sustainable leadership ethics to be a continuous and an iterative process. There is no actual end of the process, but a constant reconnection to the initiation of successive process iterations of the sustainable leadership ethics. The conceptual framework also provides guidance on what and how to address sustainable leadership ethics in practice. It serves as a managerial framework.

Originality/value

It contributes to create a structure for sustainable leadership ethics in both research and practice.

Citation

Svensson, G. and Wood, G. (2007), "Sustainable leadership ethics: a continuous and iterative process", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 28 No. 3, pp. 251-268. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437730710739666