Enhancing leadership skills with action learning: a promising way to improve the effectiveness of leadership development

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to describe the use of the World Institute for Action Learning method to develop leadership skills of managers and future managers.

Design/methodology/approach

Brief description of the methodology of this version of action learning (AL) based on field experiences.

Findings

AL is an effective tool for the development of leadership skills. It proposes a new learning model, and it opens up new opportunities for future leadership development programs and management education curriculum.

Originality/value

This paper will be of value to organizations considering various approaches to develop the competencies of their managers, leaders and to management institutions looking for ways to improve their leadership education offerings.

Citation

Belet, D. (2016), "Enhancing leadership skills with action learning: a promising way to improve the effectiveness of leadership development", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 30 No. 6, pp. 13-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-06-2016-0049