Lessons from an Israeli military leadership skills development course: Determining the importance of congruity in real and declared training content

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

This research paper concentrates on assessing the effectiveness of training provided through the Israeli military that was advertised as developing leadership skills. The analysis reveals that the training was misadvertised because in fact its actual focus was on embedding traditional, conservative values in the soldier delegates and made no mention of leadership. Maintaining congruence in the advertised and actual content is key in avoiding damage to employee performance and loyalty, and in supplying an effective learning experience.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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

(2020), "Lessons from an Israeli military leadership skills development course: Determining the importance of congruity in real and declared training content", Strategic Direction, Vol. 36 No. 6, pp. 33-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-03-2020-0052