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The act becomes real Drama study and leadership development

The act becomes real Drama study and leadership development Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer, who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – The paper finds that being the best company means having the best leaders at the helm. Effective leadership development should therefore be high on any organizational agenda. But that might not be enough. Today's global business environment makes wide ranging demands on leaders to the extent that only training of the highest quality will ensure they measure up to the task. Standing out from the crowd often involves doing things differently. With regard to leadership development, that can involve looking beyond the usual context in order to succeed. Many organizations realize this and some are recognizing the potential of drama to make a valuable contribution to training programs. According to Harvard University professor George P. Baker, “drama is a great revealer of life”. One translation of this in business terms is that it helps highlight the skills and qualities needed to turn ordinary people into great leaders. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Development and Learning in Organizations Emerald Publishing

The act becomes real Drama study and leadership development

Development and Learning in Organizations , Volume 22 (6): 3 – Oct 3, 2008
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1477-7282
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10.1108/14777280810910348
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Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer, who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – The paper finds that being the best company means having the best leaders at the helm. Effective leadership development should therefore be high on any organizational agenda. But that might not be enough. Today's global business environment makes wide ranging demands on leaders to the extent that only training of the highest quality will ensure they measure up to the task. Standing out from the crowd often involves doing things differently. With regard to leadership development, that can involve looking beyond the usual context in order to succeed. Many organizations realize this and some are recognizing the potential of drama to make a valuable contribution to training programs. According to Harvard University professor George P. Baker, “drama is a great revealer of life”. One translation of this in business terms is that it helps highlight the skills and qualities needed to turn ordinary people into great leaders. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

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Development and Learning in Organizations – Emerald Publishing

Published: Oct 3, 2008

Keywords: Leaders; Leadership development; Training; Drama

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