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Development and validation of the leadership learning agility scale
Sophie I M Bouland-van Dam1, Janneke K Oostrom1, Paul G W Jansen1
1Department of Management & Organization, School of Business & Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Frontiers in Psychology
|January 9, 2023
Summary
This study introduces the Leadership Learning Agility Scale (LLAS) to measure leaders' willingness to learn from experience and apply it in new roles. The LLAS offers a validated tool for leadership development and selection.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Leadership Studies
Background:
- Learning agility is crucial for leadership effectiveness.
- Existing research lacks a clear conceptualization and empirical validation of leadership learning agility's dimensions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Leadership Learning Agility Scale (LLAS).
- To empirically clarify the dimensions of leadership learning agility.
Main Methods:
- Developed the LLAS using combined deductive and inductive approaches.
- Administered the scale across three independent samples (N=1322).
- Employed established scale development and validation procedures.
Main Results:
- The 18-item LLAS measures willingness to learn from social experiences and apply lessons in new leadership roles.
- Identified three dimensions: Developing Leadership, Seeking Feedback, and Developing Systematically.
- Demonstrated adequate internal consistency and established construct validity through correlations with personality traits.
Conclusions:
- The LLAS provides a reliable and valid measure for leadership learning agility.
- The scale is applicable in both research and practical settings for leadership assessment and development.
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