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1School of Psychological Science, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 28, 2020
Summary
Leadership competencies develop differently over time, with leader identity influencing some, but not all, skill growth. Developing these skills is crucial for career advancement and job promotion.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Behavior
- Leadership Studies
- Human Resource Development
Background:
- The integrative model of leader development suggests leadership skills evolve.
- Understanding the dynamic relationship between leader identity and competency development is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how distinct leadership competencies develop over time.
- To examine the complex relationship between leader identity and leadership competencies.
- To link leadership competency development to career advancement outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study design with data collected over 5 months (four measurement points).
- Sample comprised 80 high-potential executives in a corporate leadership development program.
- Analysis of initial levels and changes in eight distinct leadership competencies.
Main Results:
- Significant differences were found in the initial levels and developmental trajectories of eight leadership competencies.
- Leader identity showed a relationship with the development of specific, but not all, leadership competencies.
- Development of leadership competencies was positively associated with career advancement, specifically job promotion.
Conclusions:
- Leadership competencies exhibit varied developmental patterns over time.
- Leader identity plays a selective role in the development of leadership competencies.
- Investing in leadership development programs is vital for fostering career progression.
Keywords:
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