The road to the top is paved with good assignments – part one

Abstract

Reports on interviews and surveys taken from successful executives to find out how they learn and grow over the span of a career. Describes two of the five assignment types that appear to be especially important in the development of successful managers and why they stand out as such. Briefly considers how these assignments develop successful managers.

Citation

Lombardo, M.M. (1989), "The road to the top is paved with good assignments – part one", Executive Development, Vol. 2 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000003784