Building adaptive management capability : the contribution of heutagogy to management development in turbulent times

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the benefits to both organisations and individuals in adopting heutagogy within management education and development. Design/methodology/approach: This conceptual paper is based on a systematic review of the literature relating to heutagogy and learning theory. Findings: This paper calls for the adoption of heutagogic learning within management development. It provides several practical examples of how heutagogy may be implemented. Research limitations/implications: This paper contributes to the literature related to new forms of management development and, in particular, heutagogy. Originality/value: This paper is an original contribution to the discourse on management development and the contribution that heutagogy may make to the professional development of individuals.