Changes in practices, changes in perspectives: The 1997 International Study of Executive Development Trends

Abstract

Based on an ongoing series of research initiatives, this article profiles eight major trends in executive education and leadership development: the emergence of an increasingly competitive marketplace for providers of executive education and leadership development; a growing focus on customized programs; a trend toward shorter, large‐scale, cascaded programs involving staff throughout the organization; a continued trend toward increased use of action learning; a perception that technology and distance delivery will play a more critical role in the future; a significant shift toward experience‐based methodologies like job rotation, task force assignments, action learning and coaching/mentoring; an increased level of importance attached to performance feedback in the development process; and a shift in perspectives toward leadership competencies for the future, with flexibility and adaptability heading the list of critical developmental needs.

Citation

Vicere, A.A. (1998), "Changes in practices, changes in perspectives: The 1997 International Study of Executive Development Trends", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 17 No. 7, pp. 526-543. https://doi.org/10.1108/02621719810227624