... of statistical analyses, including confirmatory factor analysis and hypothesis testing, were used to test the validity and reliability of the measurement model. Findings The findings affect training and development practices in the hospitality industry. This is especially true for leadership development...

...Yingting Wu; Oliver Crocco Purpose This paper explores the role of critical reflection in the context of leadership development and how it is measured. The purpose of this paper is to review theoretical and empirical research that captures the application of critical reflection in leadership...

... of mindfulness in organizations, specifically its use in leadership development, organizational wellbeing and coaching. Findings The paper notes a variety of ways in which mindfulness can be applied. While it recognizes that the research into the application of mindfulness at work is under developed...

... and recovery and minimally prepare leaders for the complexities that emerge before, during and after these events. The purpose of this paper is to offer a leadership development framework that integrates context, competence and a complexity mindset. Design/methodology/approach This general review examines...

... implications Attempts to tie these competencies to employee selection, succession planning, performance appraisal, training need assessment, leadership development, etc., are currently ongoing. The case company has also initiated a competency-driven leadership development process. Possible adaptations...

...Louis Hickman; Mesut Akdere Purpose Effective leadership has been the focus of much research in recent years, but leadership development is still understudied. Information technology (IT) continues to grow in importance due to the industries IT creates, the industries IT disrupts...

...Michael Kirchner; Mesut Akdere Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how branches of the USA military conduct leadership development of their members to build on existing knowledge of effective approaches. The military, often credited for its ability to develop leadership competencies...

...Irene Mains; Samantha MacLean Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the operating factors influencing a cross-organisational mentoring initiative created to support leadership development. The research provides insight on participants’ views and mentoring practices around planning...

... and employees to take ownership of their roles and responsibilities to achieve organizational excellence and effectiveness. M.S. Rao can be contacted at: profrao11@yahoo.com © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Leadership development...

... Leadership development Organizational performance Organizational development Conflict management Conflict resolution Conflict builds character. Crisis defines it (Steven V. Thulon). Conflicts are common in the current world due to the cut-throat competition and the rising expectations...

... © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Leadership development Body language Communication Mirroring technique Public speaking When you wish to instruct, be brief; that men’s minds take in quickly what you say, learn its lesson...

.... Gender differences Diversity Employee engagement Leadership development Progression of women Retention of women Recent research in neuroscience and bio-psychology finds that men and women are mostly the same. Yet, small differences are found and those make a huge difference at work...

...Liz Copeland Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss how aspects of leadership development can be used to enhance the coaching experience and how leadership skills can be applied to the process of personal change. Design/methodology/approach – The concept of “leadership in action...

... approach to management development under the theme of social learning. Philip LeNir can be contacted at: phil@coachingourselves.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Management development Coaching Leadership development Mintzberg Many educational structures...

... 2016 Organizational development Collaboration Leadership development Team building Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people...

...; program-launch activities; and internal newsletters, dedicated intranet pages, or podcasts. Of course, establishing the measurement and success criteria for a program at the outset is an important piece. Generally, there are two common approaches to measuring leadership development programs...

...Christopher Potter Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine two contrasting leadership development methodologies, Reflective Practice and Scharmer’s Theory U. Design/methodology/approach – Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle and Scharmer’s Reflecting Deeply exercise were applied to the same...

.... Originality/value – It describes how to turn around an educational institution through academic leadership. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Leadership development Teamwork Academic leadership Conflict management Transformational leadership A business short on capital...

... presents two case studies originally presented in a webinar which the author, a US-based subject matter expert in the field of mentoring, cohosted with a UK-based subject matter expert in the field of leadership development. Findings – Formal mentoring offers a uniquely suited approach...

... are learning agile more readily learn new skills and behaviors and carry forward that learning to perform successfully in a diverse mix of situations. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Learning agility Leadership development Succession planning Learning Learning methods Leadership...