Leadership boost retains the human touch: Caring and learning in a mental‐health setting

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints 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

A work‐based change orientated project was agreed between the participants and their line manager. This encouraged participants to seek out and use organizational resources. Inevitably this required people skills and political acuity. Risks and decision‐making were also inherent to the project process. The leadership and management skills of the participants were exposed so that personal action development plans alongside coaching could assist with further learning. The authors believe that this program contributed towards improving organizational learning and performance by enhancing each participant's leadership (performance) effectiveness whilst also producing transformational change.

Practical implications

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.

Citation

(2011), "Leadership boost retains the human touch: Caring and learning in a mental‐health setting", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 25 No. 2, pp. 31-33. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281111108272