Development and Learning in Organizations: Volume 31 Issue 1

Purposeful leadership – evolving from “me” to “we” in pursuit of our most important “why”

Clive Wilson

This paper aims to explore the nature of “purpose” emphasizing how it works scientifically and why leaders should invest in bringing it to life as the primary means of inspiring…

Building capabilities for change: the crucial role of resilience

Julie Hodges

This paper aims to discuss the importance of building internal capabilities for change. The main elements of building capabilities are highlighted, along with the benefits. In…

Developing your career: harnessing the power of the internet for “digital career management”

Tristram Hooley

This paper aims to discuss the role of the internet in framing individual’s career building. It argues that the 7 Cs of digital career literacy offer a useful framework for those…

Developing organizations: a system of enquiry, action and learning

Wayne Graham

This paper aims to demonstrate the applicability of an action learning model to improve organizational outcomes.

University students in the workplace strategies for successful industry placement experiences

Jane Burdett, Sandy Barker

Increasing numbers of university students in USA, UK and Australia are undertaking industry placements to gain workplace experience. However, outcomes are not always as expected…