Can leading be learned? The course run by leaders, for leaders

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The article describes the course run by Lilly Research Laboratories and goes into detail about the reasons for involving senior leaders in the development of future leaders. Very good points are made and the importance of leadership development cannot be ignored. The article offers advice on how to encourage leadership development within one's own organization and uses a friendly tone which makes the article very easy to read.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

Citation

(2006), "Can leading be learned? The course run by leaders, for leaders", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 20 No. 6, pp. 24-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280610706194