How should we develop leaders? Attending lectures might not foster personal growth

Abstract

Purpose

This 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

Participants in a study on how educators can benefit from data on teaching methods or sources of learning used for the leader development of undergraduate students, perceived small group discussion, and film/television clips to promote conceptual understanding, while internships and 360-degree feedback did so to a lesser degree. Sources of learning perceived to facilitate skill building were group projects and giving presentations. Conversely, completing case studies and listening to lectures were rated as unlikely to foster personal growth.

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

(2016), "How should we develop leaders? Attending lectures might not foster personal growth", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 30 No. 6, pp. 7-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-08-2016-0080