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Beyond Role-Play: How Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence Transform Leadership Competency Development in Higher Education

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Highlights VR/AI-supported environments significantly outperform traditional role-play in developing leadership competencies among business students. Students reported higher competence gains (very large effect size, d = 1.82), stronger engagement, and deeper practical understanding through VR/AI training. Immersive, interactive technologies bridge the gap between theory and practice, preparing learners more effectively for real-world leadership challenges. Findings provide evidence-based recommendations for integrating VR/AI into higher education curricula while noting ethical and access considerations.

Source: Journal of Higher Education Policy And Leadership Studies

DOI: 10.61882/johepal.6.3.183

Authors: Christopher Paul, Andrea Honal, Dorothee Beez

Institutions: Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University, Duale Hochschule Baden Württemberg Mannheim

Language: English

Topic: Management and Marketing Education

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7106487256