Theoretical wisdom and practical management: must they be at odds? An exploration of the concept of wisdom and its various definitions

Abstract

Purpose

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

Finds that management development studies should become more closely aligned to traditional teaching on wisdom, where education is about developing the whole person.

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.

Citation

(2006), "Theoretical wisdom and practical management: must they be at odds? An exploration of the concept of wisdom and its various definitions", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 30-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280610637128