Development and Learning in Organizations: Volume 30 Issue 3

Editorial

What cliff is your business headed for? Are you listening and are the right people talking?

This paper addresses one particular type of cliff edge – “Unknown Knowns” that organizations are often headed for and suggests ways in which it can be avoided.

“A balancing act”: host leadership as a model for the police force

This paper aims to explore a new way of thinking about leadership within the police force, moving away from the metaphor of the “hero” and focusing on the idea of a “host” leader.

We live in a VUCA World: the importance of responsible leadership

This paper aims to describe the role of responsible leadership in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world.

Motivating language theory: antecedent variables – critical to both the success of leaders and organizations

The purpose of this conceptual paper is twofold, i.e. first, to elevate an assumption of Motivating Language Theory (MLT) – walk and talk congruence – to the level of antecedent…

Electronic and face-to-face communication in mentoring relationships: Recommendations on communication media and frequency of interaction

Many mentoring relationships incorporate electronic communication. This study aims to examine the effects of communication format and interaction frequency on career and social…

Opportunity or threat? The pros and cons of open courses for professional development

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

Being mindful of managing emotions: Stress reduction and empathy can be learned

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

On reflection, we’re all in this together: Managing employees’ learning from experience

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

Engaging the learner to increase training effectiveness: Why trainer input is critical

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

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