Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: The central purpose of the present study was to examine how academic notions of leadership development compare and contrast with the theory of action that guides corporate leadership development initiatives.A secondary purpose was to analyze the process and potential extensions of the user-focused theory of action approach.Initial findings suggest that the user-focused theory of action approach is transferable to the case studied.In addition, an analysis of the leadership development literature and the Frontline Leadership Excellence System yielded a thought-provoking comparison of theory and practice.The study also provided an analysis of literature gaps and useful suggestions regarding the user-focused theory of action process and extensions for practice. .Use Outside of Leadership Development……………....202 Directions and Parameters for Use……………………..202 Communicating the Technique…………………………204 Alignment with Appreciative Inquiry…………………..205 Making Explicit the Theory-in-Use…………………….207Conclusion……………………………………………………...
Author: Allen, Scott J.
Institution: Antioch University
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W47480016